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Teapot

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-48285

Description

Squat, rounded octagonal body with mustard yellow glaze and molded vine and flower decoration in relief on body and cover; berry finial; scrolled and twisted handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teapots
molding (forming)
relief (sculpture techniques)
stoneware (pottery)
berry
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
vines
Stoneware
Relief Molded
Vine
Flower
Berry
TEAPOT

Inscription

Impressed: ""AMERICAN/ POTTERY CO./ JERSEY CITY"" Note in Miss Jewell's hand: ""mark that of Am. Pottery Co., Jersey City/ see Barber 1904 'Marks of American Potters' p.42"" ""Designed by Daniel Greatback""

Maker

American Pottery Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Jersey City, NJ, USA

Dimensions

3.5 x 7 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.227AB

Places

New Jersey (United States)

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