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Teapot
Marked by: Paul Crespin (1694–1770)
English (London)
1740–41
Medium/Technique
Silver (sterling standard), ivory
Dimensions
Overall: 12.1 x 12.7 x 10.7 cm (4 3/4 x 5 x 4 3/16 in.)
Gross weight: 21 oz (653g)
Gross weight: 21 oz (653g)
Credit Line
Gift of Alan and Simone Hartman and Harriet J. Bradbury Fund
Accession Number2001.99
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
Description
Marks
Struck under base with hallmarks (leopard's head, lion passant, date letter for 1740-1) and with maker's mark of Paul Crespin.
ProvenanceMarch 3, 1993, sold by a "gentleman" at Christie's, London, lot 247, where most probably bought by Alan and Simone Hartman, New York, NY; 2001, gift of Alan and Simone Hartman. (Accession date: February 21, 2001)