Teapot
Name/Title
TeapotEntry/Object ID
SS.2011.44 a-cDescription
a. Teapot on stand: hollow high arched handle, cream-colored ivory (or synthetic) rings set with pins at either side after central arch; heavy hinges allow for side movement of handle; round raised hinged top, surmounted by fully-modeled open flower and leaf ornament; narrow round pot neck, opening to large, round fluted body; curved s-shaped spout at front, tip cut away in curves; pot body attached to base by front hinge; key-like pin attached by chain to stand forms operating pin of front hinge, when engaged; second key-like pin attached by chain to stand to inhibit bottom hinge, when engaged; three-legged stand, arched and curved feet with acanthus terminals; round center ring suspended between feet for oil lamp; engraved in script, center front: "WCG". b. Oil reservoir: round; top extends past sides to rest in stand ring; rounded edges at bottom. c. Oil reservoir lid: round; two cotton wicks suspended in metal tubes.Collection
Sunnyside Object CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerDate made
1870 - 1890Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
(See Description)Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
SS.2011.44
SS.2011.44 a-b