Teapot
Dateca. 1820
Possibly by
Ralph Harding
1756 - 1832
MediumBlack basalt (dry-bodied) stoneware
DimensionsTeapot: OL (handle to tip of spout): 7 3/4"; OW (body): 4 7/8"; OH (with lid): 4 7/8"; H (without lid): 3 5/8".
Credit LineGift of Terry K. Dunn
Object number2020-6,1A&B
DescriptionTeapot of squat pear-shape with engine-turned reeded basketweave decoration en suite with cream jug (2020-6,2) and sugar dish (2020-6,3); molded spout with acanthus leaves opposite molded c-scroll handle with acanthus leaf embellishments; low-domed lid topped by pierced acorn knop or finial. Impressed mark HARDING on the underside of the piece along with the number 30. The body glazed on the interior. Also known as Egyptian black ware.Mark(s)Impressed on underside: HARDING / 30
1790-1810
ca. 1755
1820-1830
