Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The Museum Year 2010

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Teapot

about 1835–52
Made by John C. Moore
Retailed by J. and I. Cox
Overall: 21.6 x 16.5 cm (8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)
Silver

Classification: Silver hollowware

Object Place: New York, New York

Accession number: 2010.484

Location: Waleska Evans James Gallery (Gothic Revival and the American Landscape)

Description: Straight-sided octagonal form on molded base, each corner applied with an engaged Ionic column framing panels engraved with similar columns and Gothic arches. Four panels are finely engraved with landscapes, on including a bridge, one a farmhouse, and two with castles above water, one the two vacant panels is engraved with scrip initials "SEH". Above the molded upper rim is a crenellated battlement surrounding the octagonal neck further engraved with Gothic arches. The side-hinged and domed cover is similarly engraved and has a silver finial. The spout and the sockets for the wooden loop handle are cast in naturalistic bark style.

Provenance/Ownership History: Early history unknown; 1974, purchased by the donors from H. A. Shahda Antiques in Johnstown, New York

Gift of James P. and Cheryl M. Gold