Coffeepot

Charles Le Roux American

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With its assertive linearity, tall tapering body, and high-domed lid, this vessel represents the earliest form of coffeepot made in colonial America. It and the accompanying square salver with an upcurved rim and bracket feet (1997.498.2) are rarities in American silver. Both are engraved with the arms of Assheton quartering Shepley, for Ralph Assheton (1695-1745/6) of Philadelphia. The coffeepot and salver remained together, in family hands, until 1989.

Coffeepot, Charles Le Roux (baptized 1689–1745), Silver, American

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Coffeepot, Charles Le Roux (baptized 1689–1745), Silver, American
Coffeepot, Charles Le Roux (baptized 1689–1745), Silver, American
Coffeepot, Charles Le Roux (baptized 1689–1745), Silver, American
Coffeepot, Charles Le Roux (baptized 1689–1745), Silver, American
Coffeepot, Charles Le Roux (baptized 1689–1745), Silver, American
Coffeepot, Charles Le Roux (baptized 1689–1745), Silver, American
Coffeepot, Charles Le Roux (baptized 1689–1745), Silver, American

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