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Teapot

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1803-1804

GUSN

GUSN-33149

Description

Oval body with squared loop handle. Finial probably not original.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teapots
chasing
fluting
fruitwood
silver (metal)
fluting
pineapple (motif)
Silver
Fruitwood
Chased
Fluted
Pineapple
TEAPOT

Inscription

Engraved: G.H.A.B./to/her eldest Grand-daughter/M.T.B.D. Struck: [marks for 1803-04]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6.5 x 11 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1930.146

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