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Teapot
Daniel Christian Fueter
1754-1769
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Daniel Christian Fueter (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
- Wood
- Mahogany
Museum Object Number
1959.2299
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.2299
Object Name
Teapot
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Daniel Christian Fueter (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1754-1769
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Body, underside
Inscription: "DCF" in oval and "N:York" in a cartouche, stamped
Type: Inscription
Location: Body, proper right side
Inscription: "SBL" in foliated script, engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle mount, lower, underside
Inscription: "AY" in script, engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Wood
- Mahogany
Dimensions (inches)
7.87 (H) x 9.25 (W) x 2.62 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
20 (H) x 23.5 (W) x 6.67 (Diam)
Dimensions (oz)
25.76
Measurement Notes
OW with handle is 9 1/4"; diameter of top is 2 5/8"; diameter of base is 3 7/8".
Troy weight: 23 ounces 9 pennyweight 12 grains.
XRF Analysis: Body side 90.1% silver; 9.6% copper; 0.03% gold; 0.16% lead
Lid 90.1% silver; 9.6% copper; 0.08% gold; 0.13% lead
Spout 95.1% silver; 4.5% copper; 0.22% gold; 0.12% lead
Foot ring 92.3% silver; 7.3% copper; 0.10% gold; 0.18% lead
Lower handle socket 96.4% silver; 3.3% copper; 0.22% gold; 0.12% lead