William Will. Teapot, 1764–1796. Pewter, peawood, 5 1/4 x 8 3/8 x 4 1/2 in. (13.3 x 21.3 x 11.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.184. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.184.jpg)
William Will. Teapot, 1764–1796. Pewter, peawood, 5 1/4 x 8 3/8 x 4 1/2 in. (13.3 x 21.3 x 11.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.184. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.184_bw.jpg)
Teapot
Decorative Arts and Design
On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
MAKER
William Will
MEDIUM
Pewter, peawood
DATES
1764–1796
DIMENSIONS
5 1/4 x 8 3/8 x 4 1/2 in. (13.3 x 21.3 x 11.4 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
Impressed on inside bottom in center: "X" above "Wm_WILL" in rectangle with serrated edge [the "m" is in superscript and underlined].
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
45.10.184
CREDIT LINE
Designated Purchase Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Pewter teapot with hinged lid and peawood handle, Queen Anne type. Pear-shaped body rises from flat bottom. Large ear-shaped handle with scrolled grips attached with pewter collars. Opposing spout undulates as it rises, tapers to oval flat cut opening. Hinged lid rises to high dome, surmounted by decorative finial.
CONDITION: Good; all-over tarnish and spots of discoloration; some scratches and pitting; cracks in wooden handle.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
CAPTION
William Will. Teapot, 1764–1796. Pewter, peawood, 5 1/4 x 8 3/8 x 4 1/2 in. (13.3 x 21.3 x 11.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.184. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.184.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 45.10.184.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004
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