Tea Set | Objects | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

A six piece silver tea set of repeating relief design of butterflies, flowers, leaves and berries. The standing tea pot stands center back and has a designed overhead handle with an open space for a warmer burner. Two other tea pots on the left and right have side handles, while the left is short and squat and a short spout and the right is taller with a larger spout. In the front are three containers, two open. On the left is a milk container, open with a small spout and handle and on the right a closed lid sugar container with handles on both sides. The front open center piece has no lid and a noticeable gold plated interior.

Tea Set
cast, chased, repoussé silver, ivory.
Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
1980-20-1/6

There are 3 people in 3 roles are associated with this object
This object was made by Dominick and Haff, New York.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 8 images of this object.

This is a silver teakettle that is square in shape and its cover, handle, base and spirit lamp beneath are square, as well. The piece is brimming with ornamentation, which has been achieved using two design processes: repousse, (hammering a decoration from the back of the piece) and chasing (hammering a decoration on the front of the piece). The kettle is replete with berries, butterflies, leaves and vines and the cover has a foliate knob on top.

Tea Kettle And Stand (USA)
cast, chased, repoussé silver, ivory.
Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
1980-20-1-a/d

This object was made by Dominick and Haff, New York.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

A square-shaped silver teapot that features an engraved floral design throughout. The engraved flowers cover the handle as well as the spout. The lid of the teapot is haped like a sunflower.

Teapot
cast, chased, repoussé silver, ivory.
Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
1980-20-2

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 9 images of this object.

A square-shaped two tiered silver coffee pot that features an engraved floral design throughout. The engraved flowers cover the handle as well as the spout. The lid of the teapot is haped like a sunflower.

Coffee Pot
cast, chased, repoussé silver, ivory.
Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
1980-20-3

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

A square-shaped silver sugar bowl with lid that features an engraved floral design throughout. The engraved flowers cover the handle as well as the spout. The lid of the teapot is haped like a sunflower.

Sugar Bowl And Lid
cast, chased, repoussé silver.
Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
1980-20-4-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

A square-shaped silver cream pitcher that features an engraved floral design throughout. The engraved flowers cover the handle as well as the spout. The lid of the teapot is haped like a sunflower.

Cream Pitcher
silver.
Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
1980-20-5

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

A square-shaped silver waste bowl that features an engraved floral design throughout. The engraved flowers cover the handle as well as the spout. The lid of the teapot is haped like a sunflower.

Waste Bowl
cast, chased, repoussé silver.
Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
1980-20-6

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.