Silver Coffee Pot

c. 1937

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Associated Names
Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A large, ornate silver teapot is displayed on a simple pedestal base. The color palette is primarily silvery greys with reflections and highlights on the metal surface. The teapot is positioned upright, tilted slightly to showcase the handle on the right and the spout on the left. In the bottom right corner, there is a small sketched side view of the teapot.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.6 x 22.8 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12" high; 6" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14186

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: 156-1 DEL. 156-1 ERNEST TOWERS JR.

Wikidata ID

Q64559725

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