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Teapot Teapot

This is a teapot. It is dated 1865–1885 and we acquired it in 1986. Its medium is silver, ivory. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of Walter Phelps Warren. It is credited Bequest of Walter Phelps Warren.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 16 × 23.5 × 13.5 cm (6 5/16 × 9 1/4 × 5 5/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On the underside of teapot: [1] “MK”, impressed (maker’s mark) [2] Chinese marks, impressed (maker’s mark) [3] “90”, impressed (standard mark)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in shield on side: [1] "ACML", incised (monorgram for Annie Case Mead Lane, Mrs. George Tibbits Lane, Troy, New York, grandmother of WPW)

Cite this object as

Teapot Teapot; China; silver, ivory; H x W x D: 16 × 23.5 × 13.5 cm (6 5/16 × 9 1/4 × 5 5/16 in.); Bequest of Walter Phelps Warren; 1986-61-2

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