Tea urn

Firma Bennewitz en Zonen, 1828

This may have been intended as a tea urn, but it could also be meant to contain coffee. Cups were placed underneath the spigot to be filled. The plain shape is characteristic of Amsterdam silver of the early 19th century.

  • Artwork typevaatwerk, teakettle-on-stand
  • Object numberBK-1978-106-A
  • Dimensionsheight 33.2 cm x width 30 cm x depth 23.2 cm x weight 3200 g
  • Physical characteristicssilver, black-stained wood, ivory