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Teapot with lid

Dateca. 1760

Possibly by William Greatbatch 1735-1813

Possibly by Ralph Wood

OriginEngland, Staffordshire

MediumLead-glazed earthenware (tortoiseshell-colored earthenware / creamware)

DimensionsOH: 3 1/4 (without lid), 4 3/4" (with lid)

OD: 6 1/2" handle to spout; 4 1/8 body

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1956-361,A&B

DescriptionTeapot modeled as a pear, the domed lid completing the shape. The cover containing a branch with 2 leaves molded in relief, is surmounted with an upright flower knop. From the top attachment of the "C" shaped crabstock handle are two leaves, molded in relief on the pot, spreading to the right, and at the bottom attachment two leaves spreading to the left. At the base of the crabstock spout are two smaller leaves, one going to the left and the other to the right. The body, spout, handle, and lid covered with a tortoiseshell glaze of manganese, the molded leaves decorated with green and yellow.