Teapot
Dateca. 1720-30
Label TextThis gourd-shaped teapot, with a curving spout and commodious body, embodies the Dutch-influenced design in New York silver. Van Dyck, a master silversmith, was wealthy enough at the time of his death to will each of his five daughters a silver object-one was a teapot.
Object number2014.24.43
ProvenanceJonathan Trace, October 24, 1986
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "An American Sampler" May 18, 2002 - July 4, 2005Credit LineGift of Ruth J. Nutt
Dimensionsheight: 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
MediumSilver, wood