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Antique Dutch or English Georgian Pewter Coffee Urn
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Antique Dutch or English Georgian Pewter Coffee Urn

18th century
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A rare and fine Early 18th Century Antique Dutch or English Georgian Pewter Coffee Urn in wholly untouched condition, even down to the turned wooden "shoes" which support it's three cabriole legs. Retaining it's original brass spigot complete with removable tap, the Queen Anne pear shaped body and high-domed cover, with matching turned fruitwood and brass finial, all point to this attractive piece having been produced during the Early Georgian period. Unmarked. For a comparable, though more elaborate example in paktong, see Schiffer ~ Page 347 { A }, "The Brass Book", Exton, PA, 1978.

Height ~ 45.70 cm. / 18.00 inches ~ Width ~ 16.50 cm. / 6.50 inches ~ Depth to include handle and spigot ~ 25.40 cm. / 10.00 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1730

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Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
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Antiques4EU has dated this Antique Pewter Coffee Urn to the 18th Century.

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SA1221324
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A rare and fine Early 18th Century Antique Dutch or English Georgian Pewter Coffee Urn in wholly untouched condition, even down to the turned wooden "shoes" which support it's three cabriole legs. Retaining it's original brass spigot complete with removable tap, the Queen Anne pear shaped body and high-domed cover, with matching turned fruitwood and brass finial, all point to this attractive piece having been produced during the Early Georgian period. Unmarked.
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For a comparable, though more elaborate example in paktong, see Schiffer ~ Page 347 { A }, "The Brass Book", Exton, PA, 1978.
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fig 1. An antique pewter coffee urn featuring a pear-shaped body, an integrated tap at the front, a domed lid with a finial, and three cabriole legs terminating in turned wooden feet.
fig 1. Antique Dutch or English Georgian Pewter Coffee Urn

Height ~ 45.70 cm. / 18.00 inches ~ Width ~ 16.50 cm. / 6.50 inches ~ Depth to include handle and spigot ~ 25.40 cm. / 10.00 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1730

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Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website ~ https://www.applecrossantiques.com

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Antique Pewter Coffee Urn to the 18th Century.

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SA1221324
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AEGPCU-74
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Archive I An antique pewter coffee urn featuring a pear-shaped body, an integrated tap at the front, a domed lid with a finial, and three cabriole legs terminating in turned wooden feet.

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Archive II An antique pewter coffee urn featuring a pear-shaped body, an integrated tap at the front, a domed lid with a finial, and three cabriole legs terminating in turned wooden feet. View II
Archive III An antique pewter coffee urn featuring a pear-shaped body, an integrated tap at the front, a domed lid with a finial, and three cabriole legs terminating in turned wooden feet. View III
Archive IV An antique pewter coffee urn featuring a pear-shaped body, an integrated tap at the front, a domed lid with a finial, and three cabriole legs terminating in turned wooden feet. View IV
Archive V An antique pewter coffee urn featuring a pear-shaped body, an integrated tap at the front, a domed lid with a finial, and three cabriole legs terminating in turned wooden feet. View V
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An antique pewter coffee urn featuring a pear-shaped body, an integrated tap at the front, a domed lid with a finial, and three cabriole legs terminating in turned wooden feet.
Antique Dutch or English Georgian Pewter Coffee Urn
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An antique pewter coffee urn featuring a pear-shaped body, an integrated tap at the front, a domed lid with a finial, and three cabriole legs terminating in turned wooden feet.
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Pewter coffee urns, often termed kraantjeskan in the Netherlands, originated in Northern Europe during the eighteenth century. Designed with a tap mechanism, these vessels sat on dining tables or sideboards to serve warm coffee during social gatherings throughout the Georgian period.

These vessels were cast primarily from pewter, a malleable metal alloy composed mainly of tin mixed with lead or copper. Accent components, such as turned feet, lid finials, or tap handles, were often crafted from hardwood or brass to insulate against heat.

Authentic pieces frequently display maker marks or touchmarks stamped into the metal, along with visible cast seam lines and minor surface irregularity. Natural age progression results in a muted charcoal-grey oxidisation rather than a bright silver sheen.

An antique urn serves as a focal accent when displayed on a dining room sideboard, kitchen island, or fireplace mantle. Its dark, tactile finish provides visual contrast against light painted backdrops or warm wood surfaces.

Pewter should be dusted regularly with a soft dry cloth and washed using mild soap and warm water if necessary. Abrasive polishes and harsh chemicals should be avoided to preserve the historic surface patina and prevent erosion of the metal.
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