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Teapot
William van Buren
1795-1796
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
William van Buren (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1977.0079
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. Marshall P. Blankarn
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Complete Details
Object Number
1977.0079
Object Name
Teapot
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
William van Buren (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin possibly Newark, New Jersey.
Date
1795-1796
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Body, underside
Inscription: "W.V.B" in conforming cartouche, stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Body, underside
Inscription: "W.V.B" in conforming cartouche, stamped
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside
Inscription: "22 oz" lightly scratched
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Wood
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
6.62 (H) x 4.12 (W) x 12.12 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
16.83 (H) x 10.48 (W) x 30.8 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
25.06
Measurement Notes
Original scratch weight 22 oz.
Weight today includes wooden handle.
SRAL alloy testing: Silver 89.2 - 95.4%; Copper 4.3 - 10.5%; Gold 0.21 - 0.22%; Lead 0.09 - 0.16%.