Medium Salt Glaze Gun Barrel Teapot
MakerMade by
Walter Keeler
(London, England, born 1942)
StudentTaught by
Michael Casson
(London, England, 1925 - 2003)
CollectorCollected by
Sandy Dunbar
(London, England, 1929 - 2012)
Datec. 1996
Object NameTeapot
Mediumstoneware, salt-glaze
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall (Height x Depth): 235 x 137 mm,
Handle to Spout (Width): 220 mm
Base (Width x Depth): 177 x 127 mm
Handle to Spout (Width): 220 mm
Base (Width x Depth): 177 x 127 mm
AcquisitionThe Sandy Dunbar Studio Ceramics Collection presented in 2023 by Crinan Dunbar and Rebecca Russell.
Copyright© Walter Keeler
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095708.439
About MeBorn in 1942, Walter (Wally) Keeler produces mainly domestic and functional wares, which he describes as "extraordinary objects doing a commonplace job". His salt-glazed stoneware pots are instantly recognisable for their sharply designed inventive forms which mimic industrial machinery and objects.
This unusual teapot is inspired by an old fashioned oil can or watering can, with the design of the spout derived from a gun barrel. The angular body, spout and extruded strap handle have been ridged, scored and shaped to resemble sheet metal with rivet-type marks applied to the joins. It is glazed with a grey-blue salt glaze created by introducing salt into the kiln. This produces a distinctive mottled or 'orange peel' effect on the surface.
Walter Keeler
late 20th-early 21th Century
