Teapot

ca. 1740

Irish, first mention 1738, died 1771

The 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.

Sterling silver

6 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (15.9 x 23.5 cm)

Gift of the Decorative Arts Council in honor of the museum's 50th year

84.18

Not currently on view

Resources

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. 32

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