Accession # |
1991.258.1a-b |
Designer |
Marion Anderson Noyes
|
Title |
Teapot with Lid |
Date |
ca. 1933 |
Medium |
Pewter, walnut |
Dimensions |
6 3/4 x 8 5/8 x 5 3/8 in. (17.1 x 21.9 x 13.7 cm) |
Marks |
On bottom of teapot, etched in script: "Marion Louise Anderson" (name underscored with two etched lines) |
Credit Line |
Gift of Marion Anderson Noyes |
Location |
Visible Storage: Case 18, Shelf L (Contemporary Design)
|
Description |
Spherical, lightly brushed pewter teapot (a) and fitted lid (b) with walnut handle and finial. Body sits on round foot rim incised with four horizontal lines; attached triangular spout with horizontal and slightly flared lip opposite an attached wooden handle that juts out horizontally from below lid (level with spout), then curves down to body. Domed lid with attached rectangular finial.
CONDITION: Good, some discoloration on and around spout; dark spotting on interior of teapot; wear to finial and handle from use; minor scratches overall. |