Teapot

1770-1777 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Globular body, curved spout and scrolled loop handle, both foliated in gilt and relief. Round the shoulder a chain of flowers round the cover which has a knob in the form of a fir cone painted and gilt.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, enamelled and gilt
Brief description
Teapot, enamelled and gilt soft-paste porcelain, William Duesbury & Co., Derby, 1770-1777
Physical description
Globular body, curved spout and scrolled loop handle, both foliated in gilt and relief. Round the shoulder a chain of flowers round the cover which has a knob in the form of a fir cone painted and gilt.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.2cm
  • Width: 17cm (Note: Including handle and spout)
  • Depth: 9.8cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Conjoined anchor and 'D' (Maker's mark painted (overglaze) in gold on underside)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Sydney A. Erwood
Collection
Accession number
C.251&A-1922

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Record createdAugust 14, 2008
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