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Teapot

ca. 1820 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Teapot with cover of lead-glazed earthenware, moulded in low relief and with 'silver' (platinum) lustre decoration. Oblong with rounded corners; projecting rim round the top, curved spout and loop handle. The middle is moulded with a gadrooned band, below which and round the shoulder are festoons of discs.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware, moulded in low relief and with platinum lustre decoration
Brief description
Teapot with cover, lead-glazed earthenware with 'silver' (platinum) lustre decoration, made by Davenport, Longport, Staffordshire, ca. 1820
Physical description
Teapot with cover of lead-glazed earthenware, moulded in low relief and with 'silver' (platinum) lustre decoration. Oblong with rounded corners; projecting rim round the top, curved spout and loop handle. The middle is moulded with a gadrooned band, below which and round the shoulder are festoons of discs.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.6cm
  • Length: 23.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
An anchor (Impressed)
Gallery label
(23/05/2008)
Teapot
Made by Davenport, Longport, Staffordshire, about 1820
Mark: an anchor, impressed
Lead-glazed earthenware with "silver" (platinum) lustre decoration

C.2632-1901 Jermyn Street Collection
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Object history
Jermyn Street Collection
Collection
Accession number
2632&A-1901

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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