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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Silver, Room 67, The Whiteley Galleries

Teapot

1833-1834 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Edward Farrell, a skilled silversmith, had a long working relationship with the antiquarian and retailer Kensington Lewis who supplied silver to the Duke of York.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver, raised, with cast and applied handle and spout; ivory protective strips on handles
Brief description
Silver, London hallmarks for 1833-34, mark of Edward Farrell.
Dimensions
  • Height: 19.30cm
  • Length: 24.70cm
  • Width: 15.40cm
Marks and inscriptions
Base: Maker, E.F. in flag for Edward Farrell, leopard, duty, date s, sterling; Handle: duty, sterling; Lid: maker, date, sterling; Finial in the form of a man: duty, sterling; Finial and Base: LEWIS ST. JAMES ST. LONDON
Object history
Bond Collection
Edward Farrell worked for Kensington Lewis. Edward Farrell, a skilled silversmith, had a long working relationship with the antiquarian and retailer Kensington Lewis who supplied silver to the Duke of York.
Summary
Edward Farrell, a skilled silversmith, had a long working relationship with the antiquarian and retailer Kensington Lewis who supplied silver to the Duke of York.
Collection
Accession number
808-1890

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Record createdMarch 3, 2004
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