Teapot

Creamware teapot transfer-printed in black with a half length figure of Admiral Augustus Keppel (1725-1786) holding a telecope against a background of naval trophies, with a small figure of Fame and Justice above. Inscribed: 'The Honble Augtus Keppel' and hand-coloured in red, brown, pink, green and yellow. On the other side a warship under sail. The teapot is cylindrical in shape with a serpentine handle. There is acanthus moulding on the spout, and moulding around the base and on the lid which has a moulded flower knop. The teapot is marked AAA4407.1 and the lid is marked AAA4407.2. They can be found via the Whole/Part toggle.

Object Details

ID: AAA4407
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Teapot
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Greatbatch, William
Date made: circa 1780
People: Keppel, Augustus
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 140 x 195 x 105 mm
Parts: Teapot
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