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Bernard Rice's Sons, Inc. and Louis W. Rice

“Skyscraper” Coffeepot

1927

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“Skyscraper” Coffeepot

1927

Physical Qualities Silver plated copper, brass, Form with lid closed: 9 1/4 x 7 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. (23.5 x 19.7 x 9.8 cm) Form with lid open: 11 1/4 x 7 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. (28.6 x 19.7 x 9.8 cm)
Credit Line The Jane and Worth B. Daniels, Jr. Fund; and Decorative Arts Acquisitions Endowment established by the Friends of the American Wing
Object Number 2003.44.1
Tapered, square, columnar form pieces, including coffee pot with two-tiered, stepped, hinged lid, double-handled sugar bowl with detachable two-tiered, stepped lid, and creamer with triangular spout. All three pieces are missing original black/ebonized patination on handles.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 2003; Michael and Anis Merson, Baltimore (purchased 2003 from Philips, New York, New York)
Phillips Auction Catalogue, Lot #72, Sale #NY 050502, December 11, 2002

Markings: Marked underneath "SKY/S/C/R/A/P/E/R/DES. PAT. PENDING/APOLLO/E.P.N.S./MADE IN U.S.A. BY/BERNARD RICE'S SONS, INC/5259"

Designer

Louis W. Rice

1871–1932

1872 - 1933
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