Teapot
1727-1728 (hallmarked)
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Object Type
A teapot, with a handle made of wood that serves as an insulating material to protect the user.
Use
Tea became a fashionable beverage in Britain from the mid-17th century. The taking of tea developed into a social ritual, practised mainly by the wealthier classes, for tea was an extremely costly luxury commodity. The material, form and decoration of a tea service reflected the status of the owner.
Form
This type of teapot is generally described as 'bullet-shaped', owing to its globular form, which developed from earlier pear-shaped examples. The restrained engraved decoration around the upper body and the cover are characteristic of modest tea wares of the period.
A teapot, with a handle made of wood that serves as an insulating material to protect the user.
Use
Tea became a fashionable beverage in Britain from the mid-17th century. The taking of tea developed into a social ritual, practised mainly by the wealthier classes, for tea was an extremely costly luxury commodity. The material, form and decoration of a tea service reflected the status of the owner.
Form
This type of teapot is generally described as 'bullet-shaped', owing to its globular form, which developed from earlier pear-shaped examples. The restrained engraved decoration around the upper body and the cover are characteristic of modest tea wares of the period.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, with a wooden handle |
| Brief description | Teapot, silver and wood, England (London), mark of William Darker, 1727-1728 |
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| Credit line | Given by Garrard & Co. Ltd |
| Object history | Made in London by William Darker (active from 1718) |
| Summary | Object Type A teapot, with a handle made of wood that serves as an insulating material to protect the user. Use Tea became a fashionable beverage in Britain from the mid-17th century. The taking of tea developed into a social ritual, practised mainly by the wealthier classes, for tea was an extremely costly luxury commodity. The material, form and decoration of a tea service reflected the status of the owner. Form This type of teapot is generally described as 'bullet-shaped', owing to its globular form, which developed from earlier pear-shaped examples. The restrained engraved decoration around the upper body and the cover are characteristic of modest tea wares of the period. |
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| Accession number | M.58-1959 |
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| Record created | April 26, 1999 |
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