Caption

Teapot by Henry Moreton fl. 1899–1930s, goldsmith and factory owner; neo-Rococo style, relief decoration, acanthus leaves and godrons ornamentation. Egg-shaped teapot on an oval plinth with a side spout, sleeves for attaching a wooden handle mounted on the axis handle added contemporarily. Upper edge bordered with a band of godrons and a wide collar; hinged, centrally arched lid topped with a handle. Oval blind reserve on the belly with acanthus rim. Dated 1909/1910, made in Chester, England. Vessel; height 13.5 cm, width 26 cm, depth 12 cm, weight 555 g., A silver teapot with ornate raised floral and scrollwork decoration across its rounded body and spout, a hinged lid that is open showing the interior rim, and a curved spout with decorative motifs; the teapot has a contrasting angular black handle attached at the back, a ribbed edge around the top, and a slightly raised base. The visible colors are silver, black, and subtle variations of gray on the background and reflected surfaces.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A08_176

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Rights managed

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69.5Mb (1.0Mb) / 20.0in x 13.5in / 6000 x 4050 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teapot Henry Moreton fl 1899–1930s goldsmith factory owner neo-Rococo style relief decoration acanthus leaves godrons ornamentation Egg-shaped teapot oval plinth side spout sleeves attaching wooden handle mounted axis handle added contemporarily Upper edge bordered band godrons wide collar hinged centrally arched lid topped handle Oval blind reserve belly acanthus rim Dated 1909 1910 Chester England Vessel height 13.5 cm width 26 cm depth 12 cm weight 555 g silver teapot ornate raised floral scrollwork decoration across rounded body spout hinged lid open showing interior rim curved spout decorative motifs teapot contrasting angular black handle attached back ribbed edge top slightly base visible colors silver black subtle variations gray background reflected surfaces.