teapot
Object NameTeapot and Cover
Made Fromnon-lead glass
Date1750-1800
Place MadeCentral Europe
Techniqueblown, enameled
SizeOverall H: 12.9 cm; a) Teapot H: 9 cm, Diam: 9.7 cm; b) Cover H: 5 cm, Diam: 6.5 cm
Accession Number75.3.93
Credit LineGift of John B. Strater, Charles Helme Strater, Jr., and Mrs. Margaret S. Robinson in memory of Charles Helme and Alice B. Strater
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionOpalescent white non-lead glass; blown, enameled. (a) True baluster shape, with vertical neck, sloping shoulders and rounded sides; enameled floral sprays, with black outline, green leaves, and brick-red, yellow, and blue flowers; applied curved spout, very broad and flattened at the base, with a small, cracked-off tip, enameled floral spray at the base, brick-red enameled zig-zag border at the tip; applied loop handle, curled at the lower terminal; trailed foot; rough pontil mark. (b) Domed shape, with folded rim and tapered brim; enameled floral spray on the cover, similar to that on (a); red and yellow enamel dots on the rim; drawn finial with ball knop, with enameled red and yellow flower on top; rough pontil mark underneath the flower.Provenance
Source
Margaret S. Robinson
Source
Charles Helme Strater Jr.
Source
John B. Strater
