000-100-000-950-C
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Silver teapot and stand
This silver teapot and stand was made by Edinburgh silversmith William Robertson, in 1791-2.
The teapot and stand are of a hexagonal design. The straight-sided teapot is engraved on its centre panels with arms depicting a wolf's head on one panel and three bulls' heads on the other.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, owning a silver teapot indicated status, wealth and taste. Tea was initially very expensive and in the 18th century teapots were small. In the 19th century tea became cheaper, more was drunk and teapots became larger.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-000-950-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.MEQ 668 |
| Date: |
1791 - 1792
1791 - 1792
1791-2
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| Material: |
Silver
Silver. Inscription: WR; [Edinburgh mark]; [date mark]; on centre panels: wolf's head and three bull's heads in shields surrounded by drapes
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| Dimensions: |
157 mm H x 307 mm L x 110 mm W
25 mm H x 220 mm L x 14 mm W
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| What: |
Teapot
Tray, teapot
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| Subject: |
Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
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| Who: |
William Robertson, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
William Robertson, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
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| Where: |
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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| Description: |
Pointed hexagonal, straight-sided silver teapot by William Robertson, Edinburgh, 1791 - 1792, engraved with arms depicting a wolf's head and three bull's heads on the centre panels
Hexagonal silver tray for teapot MEQ 667, by William Robertson, Edinburgh, 1791 - 1792
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