Object Details
- Description
- Squat baluster-shape teapot with a slightly domed, hinged lid topped by a ring of floral scrolls, a matching cast floral rim and sprig decoration on its body in imitation of bright-cut engraving; flat bottom. C-curve handle has a scrolled acanthus sprig and conical struts. S-curve spout with acanthus at lip and leafy scrolls at sides of wide ribbed base. Perforated convex strainer applied inside body at spout. Bottom underside struck incuse with a horizontal-banded circular mark for "BRISTOL (arched) / PLATE CO. (across center in band) / U.S.A. / QUADRUPLE PLATE (curved)" in sans serif letters above "357". Inside lid struck "24". From a four-piece tea service, DL*66.0275-.0278.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- ca 1890
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Steven T. Myers
- Physical Description
- silver plate (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 7 in x 8 1/2 in x 5 1/8 in; 17.78 cm x 21.59 cm x 13.0175 cm
- Object Name
- teapot
