Philip Christian & Co.
Teapot

MakerEnglish, active 1765–1771
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Teapot
Datec. 1765–1770
Made inLiverpool, England
MediumSoft-paste porcelain with enamel and gilding
Dimensions5 1/2 × 7 1/2 × 4 1/2 in. (14 × 19.1 × 11.4 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.72.42.A,.B
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Newport Room
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionPhilip Christian was in partnership with Richard Chaffers to produce porcelain in Liverpool beginning in about 1755. Their factory site was probably a former delftware pottery. Chaffers died in 1765, leaving Christian in charge of the operation, which then styled its name as Philip Christian and Company.
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; given to MFAH, 1972.

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