Teapot

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Teapot

Entry/Object ID

VC.58.650

Description

Teapot, pear-shaped: domed lid, with dentil decoration about edge, three pair of impressed encircling lines, and tall conical finial with wooden knob; hollow cast ear-shaped handle, with bud terminal; curved faceted spout; touch and quality marks on exterior bottom.

Collection

Van Cortlandt Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Thomas D. Boardman

Attribution

Maker

Artist

Sherman Boardman

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1810 - 1830

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7-5/8 in

Width

8-7/8 in

Diameter

5 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7 5/8 x 8 7/8 x 5 in. (19.4 x 22.5 x 12.7 cm)

Material

Wood, Pewter

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Finial was found to be loose; it was more tightly secured with museum wax.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

VC.2005.38 - Teapot - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Administrative Office, Reading Room, Shelf D5