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Teapot

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-27330

Description

Round Pewter teapot with hinged lid with a black-painted wooden ornament; curved spout thicker at base. Black-painted wooden durved handle with thumb rest; round body sits on a 2.75 inch tall stand, grooved band around its belly and another band right below the lid.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teapots
pewter (tin alloy)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
wood (plant material)
britannia metal
Vessel, Drink Serving
Teapot
Teapot

Inscription

"B / 4" (Engraved)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 1/4 x 8 1/2 (HxW), 4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Mrs. Evelyn May Guilford

Accession Number

1916.40

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