A signed copper warming pan, made by Richard Collier of Norwich, Conn., in 1779. Notice the use of holes to make a design in the lid. From the private collection of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Albertine. Picture in the book "American Copper & Brass" page 86.
Tea Kettle with a vertical side shape. This shape was adopted by most coppersmiths working in Pennsylvania. Photograph courtesy of Smithsonian Institution.
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Photograph courtesy of Smithsonian Institution.
The signature of John Schlosser, a York, Pennsylvania coppersmith on a pint mug. Formerly in the collection of Henry Kauffman. 3 different copies, 3 different sizes. (3 1/2" x 5" 5" x 10"and 8" x 10")
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Object in Winterthur's collection.
A crude copper coffee pot. Totally lacking in desigbn, but adequate in quantity. Objects of this quality rarely come on to the market place. Usally none were signed by heir makers.
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. In the collection of Henry Kauffman