Teapot

This silver gilt teapot was made by Edinburgh silversmith Robert Bowman, in 1782-3.

The teapot body is decorated with garlands, bows and medallions. The spout and handle take the form of animal heads.

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:	000-100-001-136-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MEQ 1334
Date:	1782 - 1783 1782-3
Material:	Silver-gilt. Inscription: On underside of base of cup: RB; castle [Edinburgh]; thistle; c; in medallion on side: [initials in rubbed script]
Dimensions:	245 mm H x 262 mm L x 132 mm D
What:
Subject:	Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Robert Bowman, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Event:
Description:	Silver-gilt teapot in the form of a deep, footed cup with a hinged domed lid, handle and spout, and sides with applied decoration and medallions, by Robert Bowman, Edinburgh, 1782 - 1783
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