Coffeepot

Art Historical Context

This elegant coffeepot, crafted 1750 in Staffordshire, England, exemplifies the height of British ceramic production during the 18th century. Made from salt-glazed stone—a durable, practical medium achieved by vaporizing salt in the kiln to create a, glass-like surface—this piece stands at 7½ inches tall. Staffordshire potteries, centered in the Midlands, revolutionized everyday tableware, making high-quality ceramics affordable for the growing middle class amid the Industrial Revolution's early stirrings. The unknown artisan's design likely features delicate motifs of women and flowers, comm...