Teapot
- Object Name:
- Teapot
- Object ID:
- 1965.539 a-b
- Description:
- Teapot with lid. Ceramic. Old blue floral with vase design. Rectangular teapot with rounded corners; bombe body supported on small rectangular base. A distinct projection about 1" below the rim. S-shaped spout. "Pointed" or "figure 7" handle formed of C-curves, with two molded, rusticated bands. Outward flaring, finely scalloped rim, which arches upward to form a broad lip over the spout. Rectangular cover with four slightly concave sides rising an meeting at finial, which repeats general shape of cover. Underglaze, transfer-printed design in deep blue, of type known by generic name of "Staffordshire Blue." Design on teapot obverse and reverse features vase, large flowers, and foliage. Border of flowers, foliage, and scrolls around outer surface of rim and on cover, both borders edged by a narrow decorative band. Remainder of outer surface of body and cover as well as inner surface of rim has beaded ground pattern. Outer surface of handle and finial are both plain blue. Spout is white outlined in blue and having two circular areas with scrolled and flora;l designs on a beaded ground. Figure "6" or "9" impressed on bottom. Crazing visible on undecorated surface. Cf. 1965.538, which is identical except in size.
- Material:
- White Earthenware Ceramic
- Dimensions:
- H-6.375 W-6.125 D-5.25 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- Subjects:
- Flowers
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