Teapot

This silver teapot, dated 1719-20, was made in Edinburgh by Henry Bethune.

Opposite the wooden handle is a straight, tapering spout. This style of spout featured on many early Scottish teapots.

Henry Bethune was apprenticed to James Penman - a prominent figure in the City of Edinburgh and in the Incorporation of Goldsmiths.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-209-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 1598
Date:	1719 - 1720 1719-20
Material:	Silver
Dimensions:	148 mm H x 218 mm L
What:
Subject:	Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Henry Beathune, Edinburgh (Maker)
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Event:
Description:	Silver teapot of plain ovoid form by Henry Beathune, Edinburgh, 1719 - 1720
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