Hot Water Jug
1793-1794 (made)
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Hot water jugs were an essential feature for the making and serving of tea. Since tea for much of the 18th century was relatively expensive, the hostess refreshed the existing brew with hot water rather than making a fresh brew for each pot. It appears that by the latter part of the 18th century, a tea service was frequently purchased piecemeal. Faceted or fluted vessels, such as this hot-water pot, were popular on account of their classical associations.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, raisied |
| Brief description | Silver, London hallmarks for 1793-94, mark of Peter and Ann Bateman |
| Physical description | Silver, vase shaped body with twelve wide flutings, circular foot, rising wooden handle, hinged lid with knop finial, reeded edges. |
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| Credit line | Miss M.B. Hudson Bequest |
| Object history | Bequest - Miss M.B. Hudson |
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| Summary | Hot water jugs were an essential feature for the making and serving of tea. Since tea for much of the 18th century was relatively expensive, the hostess refreshed the existing brew with hot water rather than making a fresh brew for each pot. It appears that by the latter part of the 18th century, a tea service was frequently purchased piecemeal. Faceted or fluted vessels, such as this hot-water pot, were popular on account of their classical associations. |
| Bibliographic reference | Hermarck, The Art of the European Silversmith, Pl.696 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.395-1922 |
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| Record created | September 10, 2004 |
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