Caption

Teapot, maker: Thomas II fl. 1798–1809?, goldsmith. Teapot supported on four legs in the form of dolphins; octagonal body decorated with vertical narrow ringlets and flutes; spout-shaped spout; slightly arched hinged lid; wooden handle not original mounted in sockets. Iconography: dolphin. Function: tea vessel. Date: 1808/1809. Place: London, England, Great Britain. Dimensions: height 12 cm, width 20.5 cm, depth 14 cm. Weight: 595 g., A shiny metal vessel with a ribbed, rounded body standing on ornate feet, a dark curved handle rising from its center to a faceted, translucent lid; the visible colors are silver, black, and subtle gray tones against a pale gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A08_139

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Rights managed

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81.3Mb (1.2Mb) / 20.0in x 15.8in / 6000 x 4737 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teapot maker Thomas II fl 1798–1809 goldsmith Teapot supported four legs form dolphins octagonal body decorated vertical narrow ringlets flutes spout-shaped spout slightly arched hinged lid wooden handle original mounted sockets Iconography dolphin Function tea vessel Date 1808 1809 Place London England Great Britain Dimensions height 12 cm width 20.5 cm depth 14 cm Weight 595 g shiny metal vessel ribbed rounded body standing ornate feet dark curved handle rising center faceted translucent lid visible colors silver black subtle gray tones pale gray background.