Teapot

Object Name:

Teapot

Object ID:

1942.004.01 a-b

Place of Origin:

Staffordshire, England

Date:

1810-1814

Description:

Teapot with lid. Pearlware, earthenware. Rectangular teapot with indented corners on body, which curves in above a rectangular pedestal base. A distinct projection about 1 1/8" comes out below the rim. It has an S-shaped spout, faceted on the upper surface with built in strainer. The handle is formed of three reverse-curved elements with a raised rib on the main element's outer surface. There is an outward, curving, scalloped rim which arches upward to form a broad lip over the spout. The rectangular cover has four slightly concave sides rising and meeting at the finial in the form of a stylized flower with lobed petals. The underglaze transfer-printed design is in deep blue, of the type known by the generic name of "Staffordshire Blue".The scene on the teapot, obverse and reverse, shows a large structure in the background with two low wings and a central projection. There are trees, a sailboat on the lake and cows in the foreground. The remainder of the outer surface of the body is decorated with floral designs, as is the cover. There is a vernicular design with dots on the spout and outer surface of the handle. There is a raised mark: square on the bottom with a dot at the center.

Material:

Ceramic
Earthenware
Pearlware

Dimensions:

H-6.8 W-10.4 D-4.7 inches

Provenance:

Gift of Margaret H. Jewell.

Credit Line:

Gift of Margaret H. Jewell

People:

Jewell, Margaret H. (1866-1970)

Subjects:

Boats, Houses