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Teapot

Teapot

  • Place of origin:

    York (city), England (made)

  • Date:

    1800-1801 (made)

  • Artist/Maker:

    H. Prince & Co. (maker)

  • Materials and Techniques:

    Silver, raised and engraved, carved ivory handle

  • Credit Line:

    Bequeathed by Arthur Hurst

  • Museum number:

    M.168:1, 2-1940

  • Gallery location:

    Silver, room 67, case 9, shelf 2

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This teapot was used for making tea by infusing tea leaves in hot water, in much the same manner as today. The teapot form which evolved in Europe began as an imitation of the Chinese wine pot. Although the first silver teapots date from the late 17th century, by the time this teapot was made the object was a familiar one in many households. A wide choice of material, including cheaper ceramics and glass as well as inexpensive metal products such as Sheffield plate and tinned copper, expanded the market for tea wares.

Physical description

Silver, plain, squat, globular with ivory handle and knop, raised sheet seamed at back. Crest on body and lid.

Place of Origin

York (city), England (made)

Date

1800-1801 (made)

Artist/maker

H. Prince & Co. (maker)

Materials and Techniques

Silver, raised and engraved, carved ivory handle

Marks and inscriptions

York hallmarks for 1800-01
Mark of H. Prince and Co.
Engraved crest (unidentified)

Dimensions

Height: 13.5 cm, Height: 24.75 cm, Width: 14.5 cm, Weight: 571.05 g

Object history note

Arthur Hurst Bequest
Unidentified crest

Neg._No: je 2035

Descriptive line

Silver with ivory handle, York hallmarks for 1800-01, mark of H. Prince and Co.

Materials

Silver; Ivory

Techniques

Carving; Engraving (incising); Raising

Categories

Tea, Coffee & Chocolate wares; Metalwork

Collection code

MET

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