Teapot, from a tea service, 1792
Paul Revere, Jr.expand_more
Silver and woodexpand_more
Gift of James F. and Louise H. Bellexpand_more 60.22.1
On View in Gallery 350expand_more
The most complete Revere service known, this set of which this teapot is a part was made for a Boston merchant and his wife, John and Mehitable Templeman. It includes one of only two tea caddies made by Revere. The locked boxes held loose tea, an expensive and fashionable commodity. The shell-shaped spoon was used for measuring tea and the sieve was used for straining punch, a beverage often served along with tea. The second stand may have been used as a tray for spoons. The accompanying teaspoons have only recently been reunited with this service.
Details
- Title
- Teapot, from a tea service
- Artist Life
- 1734–1818
- Role
- Silversmith
- Accession Number
- 60.22.1
- Curator Approved
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