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  • John Satterfield, Tea Set (creamer), 1994, pewter, anodized aluminum, sterling silver, and acrylic, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift from the Collection of John and Dorothy Satterfield, 2001.30.1.2A-B

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John Satterfield made jewelry, vessels, and kinetic toys from a wide variety of metals. Mechanical forms inspired him, and the elements in his designs often resemble wheels, levers, and switches. The geometric pieces in Tea Set rest on tiny balls and resemble miniature robots, about to be set in motion.

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“[The] visual qualities of mechanical things are . . . the food that feeds my desire to make things.” John Satterfield, SNAG magazine, 1979

Title
Tea Set (creamer)
Artist
John Satterfield
Date
1994
Location
  1. Smithsonian American Art Museum
  2. Luce Foundation Center
  3. 4th Floor
  4. 52B
Dimensions
4 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (12.1 x 21.6 x 6.4 cm)
Copyright
Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Gift from the Collection of John and Dorothy Satterfield

Mediums Description
pewter, anodized aluminum, sterling silver, and acrylic
Classifications
Decorative Arts
Object Number
2001.30.1.2A-B
Palette
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