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Teapot

1810–20
Not on view
The crest on this teapot is as yet unidentified.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Teapot
  • Maker: William B. Heyer (active ca. 1807–22)
  • Date: 1810–20
  • Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: Overall: 6 3/8 x 6 15/16 x 4 5/8 in. (16.2 x 17.6 x 11.7 cm); 16 oz. 7 dwt. (508.8 g)
    Cover: Diam. 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm)
    Body: H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); 13 oz. 11 dwt. (422.1 g)
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933
  • Object Number: 33.120.101
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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