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Teapot

Silversmith (Aberdeen, Scotland, active 1800 - 1825)
Date1800 - 1830
Object NameTeapot
Mediumsilver and ivory
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsHeight: 13 cm, Width: 14.2 cm
Handle To Spout: 23.2cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1977 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions and with income from the Webster Bequest.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationOn Display - Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Object numberABDAG000060
About MeA silver teapot with a squat round body on a spreading foot with a domed hinged lid featuring a decorative fluted finial. The curved spout features relief decoration, whilst the scroll handle is fitted with ivory spacers to reduce heat conduction and facilitate pouring.
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