Teapot with lid

+ -

White, salt glazed, stoneware teapot moulded in relief, commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757), the capture of Porto Bello in 1739 and of Chagres in 1740. On one side is a standing figure inscribed 'R. AD. VERNON' and a view inscribed 'FORT CHAGRE'. On the other side, a fleet and a town inscribed '...ORTO BELLO TAKEN'. The corner panels are moulded with birds on branches. The teapot has a serpentine spout with a head and serpentine handle. The knop of the lid is in the form of a seated animal (its head is missing).

Back to Search Results

Buy a print License an image

For more information about using images from our Collection, please contact RMG Images.

Object Details

ID:	AAA4354
Collection:	Decorative art
Type:	Teapot with lid
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Events:	War of Jenkins' Ear: Capture of Porto Bello, 1739; War of Jenkins' Ear: Capture of Chagres, 1740
Date made:	circa 1740
People:	Vernon, Edward
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Lionel Preston Collection
Measurements:	Overall: 130 x 180 x 80 mm
Parts:	Teapot with lid Teapot (AAA4354.1) Teapot lid (AAA4354.2)