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Tea Canister and Cover

ca. 1790 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tea canister and cover of black basalt ware, glazed interior and with applied moulded figures.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Tea Caddy
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Black basalt, glazed and moulded
Brief description
Tea canister and cover of black basalt ware, glazed and with moulded figures, made at the factory of John Turner or William & John Turner, Lane End, Staffordshire, ca. 1790.
Physical description
Tea canister and cover of black basalt ware, glazed interior and with applied moulded figures.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.9cm
  • Width: 8.3cm
Gallery label
Tea caddy made at the factory of John Turner or William and John Turner, Lane End, Staffordshire, about 1790 Black Basalt, glazed interior 4025&A-1901 Jermyn Street Collection(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
4025&A-1901

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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