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Teapot

1723-1724 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Teapot, silver with a carved, `C' shaped wooden handle and moulded knob, spherical body with straight spout and moulded foot, removeable circular lid. Engraved monogram and initials.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Silver, raised and engraved, carved wooden details.
Brief description
Teapot, silver, London hallmarks for 1723-24, mark of James Smith 1.
Physical description
Teapot, silver with a carved, `C' shaped wooden handle and moulded knob, spherical body with straight spout and moulded foot, removeable circular lid. Engraved monogram and initials.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.4cm
  • Diameter: 19cm
  • Depth: 10.25cm
  • Weight: 314.9g
  • Weight: 10.12troy
Marks and inscriptions
  • London hallmarks for 1723-24
  • Mark of James Smith 1
  • Engraved with a monogram MR and on the base, the initials A:H. (Unidentified.)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Alfred Thomas West
Object history
Bequest - Alfred Thomas West
Acquisition RF: Alfred Thomas West
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.226:1, 2-1930

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Record createdSeptember 10, 2004
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