Teapot

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This silver teapot was made by Glasgow silversmith James Glen, around 1750. The bullet-shaped body was a popular shape of the time.

The teapot is decorated on the upper part of the body with chased and engraved patterns of fruit and flowers. The teapot has a plain cushion pedestal foot.

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: 000-100-001-088-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEQ 1186
• Date: Around 1750
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: IG; IG; [Glasgow mark]; S
  
• Dimensions: 155 mm H x 250 mm W x 125 mm D
  
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• Subject: Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: James Glen, Glasgow (Silversmith)
  
• Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
  
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• Description: Bullet-shaped silver teapot with chased and engraved decoration on the upper body and a plain cushion pedestal foot, by James Glen, Glasgow
  
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