Teapot
ca. 1780 (made)
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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.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, wooden handle and knop, rasied and decorated with a band of bright cut engraving |
| Brief description | Silver, wooden handle and knop, York hallmarks ca.1780, mark of J. Hampton & J. Prince |
| Physical description | Teapot, silver, bullet shaped body with slightly curved spout, a band of bright cut engraving surrounds a flat lid with a wooden knop. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Arthur Hurst |
| Object history | Bequest - Arthur Hurst Acquisition RF: 40 / 434 |
| Summary | 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. |
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| Accession number | M.63-1940 |
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| Record created | September 10, 2004 |
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