Teapot
Dateca. 1740
Label TextThe chased foliated scrolls and exotic bird and floral motifs proclaim the resourcefulness and technical skill of the Irish silversmiths. Their own rococo decorative style developed quite distinct from that of their English counterparts.
Object number84.18
Published References"Selected Works." Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 1991, p. 99
Emerson, Julie. "Coffee, Tea and Chocolate Wares in the Collection of the Seattle Art Museum." Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 1991, no. 20, p. 32Credit LineGift of the Decorative Arts Council in honor of the museum's 50th year
Dimensions6 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (15.9 x 23.5 cm)
MediumSterling silver