Antique Freeman Porter Pewter Coffee Pot Tall Lighthouse Shape Westbrook Maine
Description: Antique pewter lighthouse shape coffee pot made by Freeman Porter active in Westbrook Main 1835-1860’s. The pot has a circular flat base with a short stepped inwards flared foot. The sides are inwards flared straight to a formed rim supporting a multi-level domed lid with a central finial. The pot has a goose neck spout and a pewter handle perpendicular to the side. The pot has a nice silvery surface. The pot is marked with the maker's mark on the bottom of the base. It is clean and would display very nicely in your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: Sometime in 1835-1960's.
Origin: Purchased at an estate sale in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The pot was made in Westbrook Maine USA.
Size: The pot is ~11" high to the top of the finial, ~6" in diameter at the base, and is ~10 1/2" at its widest point including the handle and the spout. The pot weighs over 2 pounds and 13 ounces.
Maker: Freeman Porter.
Marks: On the bottom in the center of the base it is marked "F. PORTER WESTBROOK" in a circle surrounding the words "No. 1". See last photo for details.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a beautiful and substantial antique pewter coffee pot which would display very well in your collection.
Condition: This pot is in very good condition. It has no breaks, cracks, or repairs. The hinge, which may have been partially repaired, is intact, with some wiggle, but still works as it should. The piece has some scratches throughout and several dings throughout the piece but especially on the sides. These can be seen in the photos but they truly do not affect the quality, beauty, or condition of the pot. The handle is intact, while the finial has a large ding on the edge on the back due to it hitting the handle when the lid is opened. Be that as it may, the lid and finial are intact and look great. Other than that, the piece is clean and beautiful and would probably benefit from a good cleaning, but we leave that to the new owner's discretion. This piece has a nice shape and look which makes it a great piece to display in your collection. Please view photos for additional condition information.
