Caption

Teapot by John Emes fl. 1796–1808, goldsmith. Ovoid teapot on a circular base with lid; upper part of the belly decorated with a wide band of meander ornament and braid. Side features a ribbon-shaped, broken handle decorated with braid. High-set spout with base ornamented by a stylised palmette. Lid finished with a knob-shaped handle. Belly engraved with a coat of arms on one side and a cross on the other. Styles: Empire, George III/Georgian. Inscription/marks: 1806/1807, London, England. Material: assumed metal vessel; height 17.9 cm, width 23.7 cm, weight 815 g., A silver metal pitcher with a hinged lid shown open, featuring a curved spout and a tall angular handle; the body is rounded with a short circular foot and decorative engraved bands around the upper portion and handle, and an engraved emblem on the front. Colors visible include silver and subtle darker gray tones from shadows and engraved details, against a light gray to white background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A08_226

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99.5Mb (1.3Mb) / 20.0in x 19.3in / 6000 x 5794 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teapot John Emes fl 1796–1808 goldsmith Ovoid teapot circular base lid upper part belly decorated wide band meander ornament braid Side features ribbon-shaped broken handle decorated High-set spout base ornamented stylised palmette Lid finished knob-shaped handle Belly engraved coat arms side cross Styles Empire George III Georgian Inscription marks 1806 1807 London England Material assumed metal vessel height 17.9 cm width 23.7 cm weight 815 g silver metal pitcher hinged lid shown open featuring curved spout tall angular handle body rounded short circular foot decorative engraved bands upper portion handle engraved emblem front Colors visible include silver subtle darker gray tones shadows engraved details light gray white background.