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Teapot

Date1785-1800

OriginEngland, Liverpool

MediumLead-glazed earthenware (cream-colored earthenware / creamware)

DimensionsOW (handle to spout): 8 5/8" OW: 5 3/16" OH (includes knob): 5"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1958-485

DescriptionTeapot and cover. "Keep within compass." Black transfer print on both sides and cover, foliated spout and double twisted handle. Inscribed on one side" "Fear God", "Know Thyself", "Bridle thy Will", "Remember thy End" "By Honest and Industrious means we live the life of ease", "Then let the Compass be your Guide & go where 'ere you Please" "The end of the Upright man is Peace". Inscribed on the other side: "Fear God", Know Thyself", "Bridle thy will", "Remember thy End" "Attend unto this simple Fact as thro. this life you Rove" "That Virtuous and Prudent ways will gain esteem and Love" "The Virtuous Woman is a Crown to her Husband."
InscribedThe prints on each side signed "Rd. Abbey Sculp." for Richard Abbey and "Jsh. Johnson Liverpool" for Joseph Johnson.
ProvenanceAvis and Rockwell Gardiner
60 Mill Road
Stamford, Conn.