Gilt-Decorated Porcelain Chocolate Pot
Decorative art; hard-paste porcelain vessel • Attributed to Pickard or similar American decorating studio; signature suggests B. Kennon
Style & Movement
Late Victorian / Art Nouveau influence
Medium & Technique
Glazed porcelain with hand-painted overglaze gilding
Creation Period
Late 19th to early 20th century (c. 1890-1920)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 9 to 11 inches in height; vertical format
Subject Description
A tall, slender chocolate or coffee pot with a tapered cylindrical body, featuring a graceful scrolled handle and tripod feet, all accented with gold leaf gilding.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; significant rubbing to the gold and surface staining
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $125 USD
Auction Estimate
$40 - $80 USD
Provenance History
Likely produced as a white-ware 'blank' in Europe and decorated by an amateur or professional studio in the United States.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the 'Hand Painted China' movement common among hobbyists and professional decorating gilders during the turn of the century.
Notable Features
Features a distinctive multi-toed gilt foot design and a ring-pull lid finial; signed 'B. Kennon' which adds personal provenance.
Condition Issues
Visible wear and thinning of the gold on the handle and lid; dark scuffing/staining on the white porcelain body; minor chip potentially on spout tip.
Conservation Recommendations
Gentle cleaning with non-abrasive soap; avoid polishing the gold as it is a thin overglaze layer; display in a stable environment.
Collector Notes
signed on bottim B Kennon?