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Teapot

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825-1850

GUSN

GUSN-256227

Description

Squat squarish oval body with heavily molded shoulders. Broadly overhung top fitted with hinged lid having rectangular wooden finial. Spurred 'C' scroll wooden handle and serpentine spout. Four ball feet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teapots
britannia metal
Teapot

Inscription

ARMITAGES / STANDISH / 6

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

287.1981

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

USA

Dimensions

7 5/8 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.492

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