C2001-169: 1936-28 upper left; 1956-82 upper right; 1959-20 lower right; 1950-903 lower left.

Teapot

Date1740-1764

Artist/Maker Samuel Ellis I

MediumPewter

DimensionsOH: 5 7/16"; OL: 8 3/16"; Diam (base): 2 31/32"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1950-903

DescriptionTeapot (second from right), pear form with hinged lid, the finial with wood button. Body with molded band, swan spout and two conical sockets for handle; flat inset base.
InscribedNone
MarkingsTouch mark a label with "S:ELLIS" within a rectangle on underside of base (Peal MPM 1547). Secondary mark a quality "X" with crown above stamped on underside of base above touch mark.
ProvenanceVendodr: Dr. Percy E. Raymond, Lexington, Massachusetts.