Teapot

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Teapot

Entry/Object ID

VC.59.86

Description

Teapot, pear-shaped; domed lid with dentil decoration about rim, tall finial with wooden knob; ear-shaped wooden handle; curved faceted spout; touch mark exterior bottom.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Townsend and Compton

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1801 - 1811

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

6-5/8 in

Diameter

4-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 5/8 x 4 1/2 in. (16.8 x 11.4 cm)

Material

Pewter

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Complex, Ferry House - Lean-to Chamber