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Teapot

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1867

GUSN

GUSN-200039

Description

Blue and white Jasperware teapot with spherical body, a short curved spout, and a c-shaped handle. Four Classical figures and two trees in relief around body. Domed cover with knob finial and acanthus leaf border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teapots
ceramic (material)
Teapot

Inscription

"W / 12 / V" (Randomnly impressed on bottom.)

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

FD165

Maker

Probably Wedgwood (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

6 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 10 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.3065AB

Date

ca. 1867 (Based on date marks impressed on bottom. There is no Wedgwood mark.)

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