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Coffee urns

Scope note

Vessels intended to hold or dispense coffee, either urnlike or in the form of a coffeepot and having, instead of a spout, one or more taps and a spigot; usually supported on legs or a stand and may have a heating device. May be part of a coffee service. Prefer "hot water urns" for urnlike vessels intended to hold or dispense hot water in connection with the serving of coffee and which may also be part of a coffee service.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000206696

Broader Terms used

<vessels for serving drinks>

Equivalent Terms used

coffee urn

Created

13yrs ago

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