Teapot

Date1740-1745

MediumSalt-glazed stoneware

DimensionsH: (with lid) 5 9/16"; W: 3 5/8"; L: (handle-spout) 8 5/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1959-419,A&B

DescriptionWhite salt-glazed stoneware teapot and cover of bowed octagonal-oblong shape; reeded shoulder and straight neck; spout molded in relief with floral spray; "S"shaped loop handle molded with nubby pattern and tri-feather end; and spreading base with rosettte and cross decoration. Six panels of the pot molded in relief, the corner with birds and vine design, the larger panels with scenes: one with full lengthportrait of man (Admiral Vernon) flanked by a tree below "BY AD VERNON" and buildings and ship below "FORT CHARCRE", sea monster extending across bottom; other panel with scene including ships (British fleet) in foreground and buildings (city of Porto Bello) in background, in upper left corner, "PORTO BELLO TAKEN." B) Domed cover molded into six panels, four with birds and two with ships; flange, socket, and fodog finial.
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