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Urn, Coffee

Object number2008.25.1 a,b

Date1914

MediumSilver, antler(?)

Credit LineGift of William K. Ebling

DescriptionSilver coffee urn; narrow opening flaring out into bulbous base, two angular handles at opposite side, spout with antler(?) on/off lever, four legs with ring attached in center to house heating element. Decorated in a floral motif with engravings on body, leg junctions have applied stag heads and legs are shaped to mimic a stag's leg. Silverplated(?) lid; oval with slight dome; sphinx attached to top center as finial.Dimensions14 x 9.25 x 90 in. (35.6 x 23.5 x 228.6 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Center medallion on back has "MEW" engraved in middle.

(b)
"MEW" engraved along front edge and "6 X 2" engraved along interior edge.
Marks(a)
Base of body has maker's mark in center "12 / PLATE C... / 2248 / MIDDLETOWN" and "WN" to the right of the "12" and on spout "PAT/APL'L/..." is stamped.
Historical NotesThis silver coffee urn was said to be a gift to Edward B. Cushing by Marguerite Westinghouse for being a pallbearer at the funeral of George Westinghouse. The donor, William Ebling, may have been the great-grandson of Edward Cushing. Originally on loan to the George Westinghouse Museum and when the museum closed the lender donated the coffee urn to the Heinz History Center.

Previous owner Edward B. Cushing

Related person Marguerite Erskine Walker Westinghouse (1842 - 1914)

Related person George Westinghouse Jr. (1846 - 1914)

Related institution Westinghouse

Previous owner William K. Ebling

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