Not on display

Teapot

18th century-19th century (made)
Place of origin

Flattened globular body decorated with classical figures of women sacrificing, short curved spout with leaf ornament at the base, angular loop handle. The cover is decorated with a border of acanthus and other foliage.

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot Body
  • Teapot Cover
Materials and techniques
stoneware
Brief description
Tea-pot and Cover of stoneware with blue cameo decoration. Mark "Wedgwood" & "RR" impressed. English (Etruria); first half of 19th century.
Physical description
Flattened globular body decorated with classical figures of women sacrificing, short curved spout with leaf ornament at the base, angular loop handle. The cover is decorated with a border of acanthus and other foliage.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10.2cm
  • Diameter: 14.6cm
Marks and inscriptions


Transliteration
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Object history
Given by W. H. Fairbairns, Esq.
Collection
Accession number
411&A-1907

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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