Tea Kettle
1742-1743 (made)
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This tea kettle and stand is a fine, example of early Rococo decoration by an English Goldsmith, George Wickes. The Rococo came from France and was first adopted for silver by Huguenot goldsmiths, like Paul de Lamerie, working in London. The sea shells, scalework and scrolls of the decorative design are features of the style.
A tea kettle and stand was one of the most expensive items in the tea equipage often costing over £30.
A tea kettle and stand was one of the most expensive items in the tea equipage often costing over £30.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, chased and engraved |
| Brief description | Silver, London hallmarks for 1742-3, mark of George Wickes |
| Physical description | Inverted pear shape kettle with chased shell, fishscale, scrollwork and cartouche decoration. Handle with S curve supports and ivory plugs with mask at one of the terminals. Ornate spout with chased grotesque mask. Stand with swags of cast flowers and fruit. Feet of stand cast shells. |
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| Credit line | Given by Joan Hurst through Art Fund |
| Summary | This tea kettle and stand is a fine, example of early Rococo decoration by an English Goldsmith, George Wickes. The Rococo came from France and was first adopted for silver by Huguenot goldsmiths, like Paul de Lamerie, working in London. The sea shells, scalework and scrolls of the decorative design are features of the style. A tea kettle and stand was one of the most expensive items in the tea equipage often costing over £30. |
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| Accession number | M.34:1 to 3-2006 |
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| Record created | August 21, 2008 |
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