teapot (part of the Medallion tea and coffee service)
teapot (part of the Medallion tea and coffee service)
Manufacturer
Gorham Manufacturing Company | American
Designer
Wilkinson, George | American
Creation date
1864-1867
Materials
silver
Dimensions
H: 7 3/8 in.
Credit line
Lilly Pavilion Discretionary Fund
Accession number
1987.152
Collection
Not Currently On View
This classical-revival style service is ornamented with rolled borders, cast medallions and duplicate etched leaf designs.
The design suggests a precision that was achieved through mass production, a trend that developed during this period.
