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Teapot
Jacob Hurd
1745-1755
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Jacob Hurd (Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
- Fruitwood
Museum Object Number
1961.0937
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1961.0937
Object Name
Teapot
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Jacob Hurd (Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Date
1745-1755
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside, center
Inscription: "IHURD" stamped in shield shape
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside,, center
Inscription: "G/ D P" engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Body, side right of handle
Inscription: "M. Perit / Maria Perit Gilman." engraved in script
Type: Mark
Location: Underside, center
Inscription: "IHURD" stamped in shield shape
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, footrim
Inscription: "61.937" incised
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Fruitwood
Techniques
- Wrought
- Cast
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
6.142 (H) x 5.079 (W) x 9.291 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15.6 (H) x 12.9 (W) x 23.6 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
19.5418
Measurement Notes
As per previous cataloguer: Weight: 17 oz. 15 dwt. 19 gr