Teapot

Date1770-1780

Maker William Greatbatch (1735-1813)

MediumEarthenware, lead-glazed (creamware) with green, brown, yellow, and blue

DimensionsOverall: 4 3/4in. (12.1cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. Harry H. Coon

Object number2005-196,A&B

DescriptionCreamware "fruit basket" pattern teapot and lid, the body press-molded on either side with a wickerwork basket of assorted fruit and foliage picked out in manganese-brown, teal blue, ochre, and green, the molded fruit partially concealing the basket handle, and the bullet-shaped body with a foliate-molded spout and fluted ear-shaped handle, and the cover with a flowerhead knop.
ProvenancePurchased from David Newbon, London, England, 6/2/1978

Previously owned by Harry H. Coon of Glenview, IL