Teapot with lid
Dateca. 1760
Possibly by
William Greatbatch
(1735-1813)
Possibly by
Ralph Wood
OriginEngland, Staffordshire
MediumLead-glazed earthenware
DimensionsOH: 3 1/4 (without lid), 4 3/4" (with lid)
OD: 6 1/2" handle to spout; 4 1/8 body
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1956-361,A&B
DescriptionTeapot modeled as a pear, the domed lid completing the shape. The cover containing a branch with 2 leaves molded in relief, is surmounted with an upright flower knop. From the top attachment of the "C" shaped crabstock handle are two leaves, molded in relief on the pot, spreading to the right, and at the bottom attachment two leaves spreading to the left. At the base of the crabstock spout are two smaller leaves, one going to the left and the other to the right. The body, spout, handle, and lid covered with a tortoiseshell glaze of manganese, the molded leaves decorated with green and yellow.1770-1780
1740-1760
ca. 1765
ca. 1760
ca. 1755
1760-1780
1740-1745
1745-1749
1815-1816
1745-1749