Teapot

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Teapot

Entry/Object ID

MP.2002.4

Description

Silver-plated teapot and lid, octagonal-shaped body, chased decoration on sides of teapot. Teapot boday has chased decoration of shields, scrolls, and flowers. The c-shaped handle is square and hollow, and is flat across the top. The lid, body and base of teapot are octagonal-shaped. The spout softly curves up.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900 - 1920

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Bottom marked with griffin; thistle; cornet with arm and hammer coming out of top; "7300"; "Sterling Silver Borders"; "4"; three small (~1/16"); illegible touch marks; touch mark letters "BSCEP."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

5-3/8 in

Width

3-7/8 in

Length

6 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 6 in. (13.7 x 9.8 x 15.2 cm)

Material

silverplate

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Silver rubbed away at back of lid near hinge, also worn off where lid has hit handle.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.2002.3 a-d - Tea kettle - Part of set MP.2002.7 - Waste bowl - Similar item MP.2002.7 - Waste bowl - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, China Room