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Teapot

Original OwnerOriginally owned by the Lord family American

Date1840-1850

MediumMold-formed stoneware

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height including lid x width x depth): 6 1/2 x 8 x 4 1/2in. (16.5 x 20.3 x 11.4cm)

Credit LineGift of Mary F. Lord and Katherine L. Lord

DescriptionGrey stoneware lidded teapot with a dull matte exterior and shiny glazed interior, a type of stoneware known as drab ware. The pear-shaped teapot (.a) has a flaring, oval foot and relief decoration that imitates the natural forms and decorative motifs of the rococo revival style. The tip of the curved spout of the teapot is shaped like a dolphin, and the base is decorated with shells and scrolls. The handle is shaped like a branch with an irregular surface. Both sides of the teapot have the same decorative motif: a bearded face, surrounded by a scrolled cartouche. The face is flanked on either side by a tall heron. The decoration on the lid (.b) has a marine theme with raised shells, coral, and a conch shell finial. There is a small hole in the lid to allow steam to escape. There is only one small chip in the rim of the teapot.

Object number1938.24.33a-b

MarkingsThere are two different numbers impressed into the bottom of the teapot. One is a "4" and the other is "30".

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