Teapot

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Teapot

Entry/Object ID

VC.59.646

Description

Teapot: Pear-shaped; domed top, with tall finial bearing wooden knob; short slightly curved spout; wooden ear-shaped handle; brite-cut monograms both sides, decorated with leafy vines.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Samuel Ellis

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Monograms on sides and touch on exterior bottom.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

6 in

Width

7-1/2 in

Diameter

4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 x 7 1/2 x 4 in. (15.2 x 19.1 x 10.2 cm)

Material

Wood, Pewter

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Upper Kitchen