Teapot and cover

Object Number: 
1944.331ab
Date: 
1840-1853
Medium: 
Porcelain
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 x 10 3/8 x 6 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 26.4 x 16.5 cm )
Marks: 
inscriptions: Marked: "TPM" with eagle(eagle has spread wings, holds branch in left claw, looks left);also marked "90" in gold
Description: 
Part of a tea and coffee set; teapot and cover with bulbous form; panels in low relief; scattered floral design and gilding on rims, spouts, finials, and handle.
Gallery Label: 
Purchased for donor's grandmother from the New York Crystal Palace Exhibiton (World's Fair 1853-1854).
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Florence Rogers Dietrich
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group