Teapot

1802-1803

Maker

Robert Hennell I (1741-1811) and Samuel Hennell (1778-1837); mark for partnership of father and son entered in 1802

Measurements

4-3/4 in x 9 in x 4-1/4 in (dia)

Materials

Silver, ivory (handle)

Credit Line

On loan to The Historic Odessa Foundation

Accession Number

2011.210

Inscription

Four London hallmarks are stamped into the outside bottom; the makers' mark “R×H / S×H”  is stamped into the center of the outside bottom.

Condition Notes

The body has a few small dents.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The small, unengraved, drum-shaped teapot has a carved ivory C shaped handle mounted in silver sockets attached to the side of the body.  A straight, tapered spout is opposite the handle.  Holes pierced in the teapot side form a strainer for tea leaves at the base of the spout.  The hinged and circular lid fits flush with the top of the teapot.  It has a turned ivory knob attached with a silver post and disk.