Collection Highlights
Mrs. William Walton (1708-1786)
ca. 1750
1902.4
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
miniature coffee pot
Title
miniature coffee pot
Object name
Miniature teapot
Date
1800-1820
Medium
Pewter
Dimensions
Overall: 3 x 4 1/2 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 11.4 x 5.1 cm )
Description
Urn-shaped pewter teapot with fluting and cast bell flower decoration; scrolled dragon handle; dragon and acanthus leaf spout.
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number
1926.22
Gallery Label
According to the donor, this is part of a child's tea service set; this set could have been patinated originally which might explain blue color.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
