H75.334.1571

Coffeepot and stand. Description: a) Silver coffeepot, manufactured by "J & Co.". Pot is covered with a raised floral pattern. It has a hinged lid and a stationary handle. Handle has two ivory beads. The knob on top of the lid screws on. The number 25232 and a "X" are scratched on the bottom. b) Silver stand for the coffee pot. It has four legs which hold the base for the coffeepot and a stand for the alcohol container. To 2 of the legs are attached cains with pins attached. c) Smooth silver container to hold alcohol. d) cap which holds wick and seals the container. Dimensions: a) spout 5" long handle 16" d diam. of lid 6" circum. 18 3/4". b) legs 3 1/2" high diam. of top of base 3 3/4" circum. 17 1/2" 1 chain 5", pin 1 3/4" 1 chain 5 3/4", pin 2 1/4". c) 1 1/4" tall 2 1/4" diam. 7" circum. 5/8" diam. of opening. d) 3/4" diam 3" circum. Remarks: Exhibited: Comstock Silver Case, Cowell Hall of History. From the History Information Station: Object: Warming stand for hot water kettle. Silver and silver plate. History: The kettle sitting next to this stand is meant to sit on top of it. Water in the kettle was kept hot by the flame from the small oil burner sus- pended in the stand. Keeping hot water at the table enabled a hostess to serve the tea and replenish the teapot with only occasional help from her servants, which was key to preserving the (supposedly) informal mood of a tea party.