Teapot and Cover thumbnail 1

Teapot and Cover

ca. 1750 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Teapot and cover of soft-paste porcelain, painted with enamels, and moulded in the form of large overlapping leaves and insects.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels and moulded
Brief description
Teapot and cover of soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels and moulded in the form of large overlapping leaves and insects, Derby porcelain factory, ca. 1750
Physical description
Teapot and cover of soft-paste porcelain, painted with enamels, and moulded in the form of large overlapping leaves and insects.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.1cm
  • Diameter: 11.4cm
Credit line
Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber
Object history
Purchased by Lady Charlotte Schreiber from Walker, Bath, for £1 in December 1866.
Acquired as Bow porcelain.
Subjects depicted
Other number
Sch.I 36&A - Schreiber number
Collection
Accession number
414:119&/A-1885

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdAugust 14, 2008
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest