Teapot

Made by: John C. Moore (American, about 1803–1878)
Retailed by: J. and I. Cox (American, partnership active 1817/18–1852)

about 1835–52

Object Place: New York, New York

Medium/Technique Silver

Dimensions Overall: 21.6 x 16.5 cm (8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)

Credit Line Gift of James P. and Cheryl M. Gold

Accession Number2010.484

ON VIEW
Waleska Evans James Gallery (Gallery 236)

CollectionsAmericas

ClassificationsSilver hollowware

DescriptionStraight-sided octagonal form on molded base, each corner applied with an engaged Ionic column framing panels flat-chased with similar columns and Gothic arches. Four panels are finely flat-chased with landscapes, on including a bridge, one a farmhouse, and two with castles above water, one the two vacant panels is engraved with script initials "SEH". Above the molded upper rim is a crenellated battlement surrounding the octagonal neck further flat-chased with Gothic arches. The side-hinged and domed cover is similarly flat-chased and has a silver finial. The spout and the sockets for the wooden loop handle are cast in naturalistic bark style.

Marks Marked on the bottom "J & I Cox", "M" between a star and an anchor (now identified as the mark of John C. Moore), and "N.Y."

Inscriptions"SEH" script initials on one side panel

Provenance1974, purchased by the donors from H. A. Shahda Antiques in Johnstown, New York