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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 138, The Harry and Carol Djanogly Gallery

Teapot

ca. 1790-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Black Basalt teapot.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Black Basalt
Brief description
Black basalt teapot, made by Elijah Mayer, Hanley, Staffordshire, ca. 1790-1800
Physical description
Black Basalt teapot.
Dimensions
  • Conversion from imperial height: 15.6cm
  • Conversion from imperial diameter: 10.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
'E Mayer' (impressed)
Gallery label
Teapot made by Elijah Mayer, Hanley, Staffordshire, about 1790-1800 Mark: 'E Mayer', impressed Black Basalt 452&A-1903 Bequeathed by Mrs A. B. Woodcroft(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mrs A. B. Woodcroft
Collection
Accession number
452&A-1903

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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