Museum Collections
Luce Center
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.