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Silver teapot
Silver teapot presented to Captain Nicholas Tomlinson (d.1847) for the capture of privateers in 1796.
Plain octagonal teapot with a straight spout, ebony handle with spur, and a hinged lid with a fluted ivory finial. On one side is engraved the coat of arms of Tomlinson, complete with crest; the other side is engraved: 'PRESENTED by the Committee for encouraging the capture of French Privateers &c &c TO CAPTn TOMLINSON July 8th 1796.'
It was presented by a descendant of Admiral Tomlinson to the NMM, together with two matching tea-urns, a sugar basin and cream jug.
Plain octagonal teapot with a straight spout, ebony handle with spur, and a hinged lid with a fluted ivory finial. On one side is engraved the coat of arms of Tomlinson, complete with crest; the other side is engraved: 'PRESENTED by the Committee for encouraging the capture of French Privateers &c &c TO CAPTn TOMLINSON July 8th 1796.'
It was presented by a descendant of Admiral Tomlinson to the NMM, together with two matching tea-urns, a sugar basin and cream jug.
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Object Details
| ID: | PLT0182 |
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| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Teapot |
| Display location: | Display - Maritime London Gallery |
| Creator: | Salmon, Robert |
| Date made: | 1796-1797; 1796-97 |
| People: | Tomlinson, Nicholas; Tomlinson, Nicholas |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 150 x 270 x 95 mm |