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Teapot

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-36663

Description

Oval pewter teapot with ball feet; hinged lid with black-painted wooden knop; curved spout; black-painted wooden handle with thumb rest; and floral design engraved on exterior.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"49" and "55" (written on stickers, 55 is marked out)

Maker

James Dixon & Sons (Pewterer)

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

7 1/4 x 9 3/4 (HxW), 6 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum purchase

Accession Number

1934.638

Places

Sheffield (Sheffield unitary authority, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom)

Related Items

Title Syrup Pitcher Accession Number 1934.608
Title Teapot Accession Number 1936.551

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