Teapot
James Le Bas
Category
Silver
Date
1827
Materials
Silver and bone
Measurements
163 x 280 mm; 933 g (Wt)
Place of origin
Dublin
Order this imageCollection
Hanbury Hall, Worcestershire
NT 414292
Summary
Silver teapot, part of an Irish three piece tea service. The body of the teapot is melon shaped (low and squat) and is divided into twelve segments. Heavily decorated with flowers and leaves, with floral finial. The teapot stands on four legs and the handle has an inset of bone. The hallmark is Dublin 1827. Makers mark J.L.B (James Le Bass).
Marks and inscriptions
J.L.B. (makers mark)
Makers and roles
James Le Bas, silversmith