Minneapolis Institute of Art

Teapot from an 8-piece coffee and tea set

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company; Retailer: Bailey, Banks, and Biddle

Date

1883

Medium

Silver

Department

Arts of the Americas

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

This service is a remarkable example of the eclecticism of late 19th century silver and, in particular, the Anglo-Indian movement, with Japan also serving as a creative source for inspiration. The design is described in an 1882 catalogue as “an exquisitely beautiful production, a higher grade of chasing...The design chosen is the Eglantine (a favorite English wildflower). The neck of the coffee and the tops of the Kettle, Coffee, Tea and Sugar are hammered. The rustic designs of the handles and spouts add much to the attractiveness of the set.” United States, Americas

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