Teapot, c. 1760-1765
Elias Pelletreauexpand_more
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Gift of James F. and Louise H. Bellexpand_more 32.21.6
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These two objects are high-quality eighteenth-century examples of tea wares. The teapot by Pelletreau who apprenticed with Simeon Soumain (whose porringer is shown here) has an inverted pear shape, which would have been hand-hammered upside down to form its signature shape. The similarly-shaped body of the Richardson creamer, with its integral spout, was likely also raised from one piece of silver. The single cast foot distinguishes this Philadelphia creamer from tri-footed New England examples.
Details
- Title
- Teapot
- Artist Life
- 1736-1810
- Role
- Silversmith
- Accession Number
- 32.21.6
- Curator Approved
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