Maker
Wood & Hughes(American, active 1845–1899)American, active 1845–1899
Retailer
James Conning (American, 1813–1872)American, 1813–1872
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Teapot, Creamer, and Waste Bowl
- Partial Tea Service
Datec. 1845–1872
Retailed inMobile, Alabama, United States
Made inNew York, New York, United States
MediumSilver
DimensionsTeapot: 12 5/8 × 11 7/16 in. (32 × 29 cm)
Creamer: 8 7/8 × 6 5/16 in. (22.5 × 16 cm)
Waste Bowl: 6 1/8 × 5 11/16 in. (15.5 × 14.5 cm)
Creamer: 8 7/8 × 6 5/16 in. (22.5 × 16 cm)
Waste Bowl: 6 1/8 × 5 11/16 in. (15.5 × 14.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Charles Emrich in memory of Mary Louise Emrich
Object numberB.2021.4.1-.3
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Kilroy Center
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
ProvenanceBy descent to Mary Louise Emrich (1925–2021), Houston; given to her son Chuck Emrich, Houston; given to MFAH, 2021.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked on each bottom: electro-engraved inventory designations
Marked on bottom of waste bowl: J. CONNING [within a rectangle] / W & H [within a rectangle] / MOBILE [within a rectangle].
The teapot and creamer marked with variations on this configuration.
The teapot and creamer marked with variations on this configuration.
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Wood & Hughes
1848
Silver and ivory
B.2011.17.1-.5