Manning Bowman Antique Manning Bowman Blackberry Enamel Pewter Graniteware Coffee Pot 19th C

Up for sale is a rare antique Victorian-era enamelware and pewter coffee pot, widely attributed to the Manning & Bowman Company of Meriden, Connecticut. This beautiful display piece features a crisp white enameled body decorated with a vibrant transfer pattern of ripe blackberries, autumn leaves, and blue wildflowers. The pot is framed by ornate pewter elements, including a fluted ribbed handle, a highly detailed relief spout, and a functional hinged dome lid with a decorative finial. Condition Details: This item is sold in antique, pre-owned condition with an authentic rustic patina. Please review all photos carefully as they form the primary description of its condition: Exterior: The blackberry graphics remain bright and clear. There is a notable area of enamel chipping near the upper handle attachment collar, alongside a tight, stable surface hairline crack running down a couple of inches from that mount. Interior: Shows heavy historic tea/coffee staining and rust lines concentrated along the top inner rim seam and down the side groove. Hardware & Base: The pewter lid hinge is intact and fully functional. The white enameled bottom shows expected wear, scratching, and heavy dark oxidation/rust staining around the metal baseline perimeter ring. Perfect for a rustic farmhouse kitchen, primitive collector, or vintage kitchenalia display! Approximate Dimensions: Height: ~10 inches CH61626