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Teapot

Date1790-1805

Marked by William G. Forbes (1751 - 1840)

OriginAmerica, New York, New York City

MediumSilver; wood

DimensionsOH:8 5/8" OL:12 3/8" OW:4 3/4"

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Lydia Joresco

Object number1988-475,1

DescriptionTeapot of paneled oval form with slightly bulging sides, seamed under handle; flat bottom; inset concave shoulder; wrigglework concave swags and dots on upper and lower body; conforming lid hinged on handle side, with tall concave rise to inset domed platform; cast urn finial, fixed with screw and nut; seamed straight tapered spout; plain seamed sockets with silver pins holding a c-scroll wooden handle.
InscribedEngraved monogram "CDB" in foliate script on one side, framed by crossed leafy branches tied with ribbon. Crossed branches with no monogram on the other side
MarkingsMarked in relief on base 1) "W.G.Forbes" in rectangle; 2) eagle's head in an oval; and 3) sheaf of wheat in rectangle
ProvenanceEx Coll: Mrs. Lydia Joresco, Chicago