2001.0002.015 Silver Teapot side 1
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Teapot

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    Benjamin Burt (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1750-1780

  • Materials:

    Silver; Wood

  • Techniques:

    Wrought, Engraved, Chased

  • Museum Object Number:

    2001.0002.015


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Object Number

2001.0002.015

Object Name

Teapot

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Denison and Louise Hatch

Creator (Role)

Benjamin Burt (Maker)
December 29, 1729-1805
Son of silversmiths John Burt and the brother of Samuel and William Burt. He married Joan Hooton in 1754. [Source: Patricia Kane, Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers]

Place of Origin

Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

Date

1750-1780

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Body, underside; "T/I.M" in block letters, engraved
2. Mark; Body, underside; "Benjamin/Burt" in a shaped reserve, stamped

Materials

Silver; Wood

Techniques

Wrought, Engraved, Chased

Dimensions (inches)

5.551 (H) , 9.843 (L) , 4.843 (W) , 19.0127 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

14.1 (H) , 25 (L) , 12.3 (W) , 539 (Weight)

Object Description

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