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Overview A Mid-Century Modern pewter coffee pot featuring an elongated teardrop silhouetted body, a dramatic sweeping gooseneck spout, and a black woven insulated handle. Hand-crafted in Indonesia from premium Bangka tin, this sleek serving carafe pairs fluid organic forms with utilitarian design principles. It serves as a commanding centerpiece for coffee station displays, credenza styling, or contemporary sideboard arrangements. Deep Cultural & Historical Background Bangka Island is renowned historically as one of the world's most significant producers of high-grade tin ore, locally designated as Timah Bangka. During the mid-20th century, Indonesian metalsmiths synthesized local tin-refining expertise with mid-century Scandinavian and Danish Modern design movements. Artisans utilized lathe-spinning techniques to create seamless, lightweight vessel walls, hand-soldering delicate gooseneck spouts for precise pouring control. The ergonomic handle is wrapped in tightly bound insulated fiber cord to prevent heat transfer from hot liquids while introducing an earthy, tactile texture reminiscent of traditional Indonesian basketry. Marked on the underside with an authentic oval stamp reading BANGKA TIN INDONESIA / TIMAH BANGKA, this pot represents a refined fusion of regional material heritage and global modernist aesthetics. Condition & Surface Character The vessel retains its structural form with a firmly attached handle, a clear spout channel, and a tight-fitting original lid topped with an ovoid finial. The exterior spun pewter displays a soft, satin-brushed patina with mild age-consistent oxidation, subtle tonal shading, and gentle surface micro-wear. The underside hallmark remains fully legible and deeply impressed. Dimensions & Weight Height: 10.0 inches Width/Diameter: 9.0 inches (spout to handle tip) Depth: 4.0 inches Weight Profile: Moderate (Solid spun pewter/tin alloy)
