Bronze Age Gold from Wales
Teapot and cover
Teapot, creamware, globular with inset base, rouletted foot ring and rim, double intertwined loop handle with moulded and incised leaf terminals, leaf-moulded S-shaped spout, slightly conical cover with vertical flange, rouletted edge and replacement bulbous knop, cover and knop pierced; enamelled in red and black with feathery scrollwork cartouche on each side containing the inscriptions 'Wilkes / & Liberty / No, 45.' and 'Wilkes / & / Liberty', scrolled border on cover.
This teapot was made to commemorate the radical English politican, John Wilkes (1727-1797).
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 39101
Measurements
Height
(cm): 13.1
l(cm) handle to spout:18.3
l(cm)
Width
(cm): 11.3
Height
(in): 5
l(in) handle to spout:7 3/16
l(in)
Width
(in): 4
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