Teapot

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Teapot

Datec. 1805–1815

Made inEngland

MediumLead-glazed earthenware (pearlware) with tinned iron

Dimensions5 5/8 × 9 7/8 × 4 1/2 in. (14.3 × 25.1 × 11.4 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Jas A. Gundry

Object numberB.2013.24.A,.B

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

CERAMICS

DescriptionRather than discarding this broken teapot, the owner chose to employ a tinsmith to repair so it could be useful again. The teapot’s missing ceramic handle was replaced with a handle composed of two pieces of tin. One piece encircles the rim and the other crimped strip makes the handle. A molded profile of George Washington is pictured on one side and an American eagle on the other side.
ProvenanceJas A. Gundry, Houston; given to MFAH, 2013.
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