Teapot with lamp and lampstand 1707 - 1713

Jonathan Rand's "Teapot with lamp and lampstand" (1707-1713) is a fine example of early 18th-century silverwork. The teapot, crafted in the Queen Anne style, features a rounded body with a distinctive octagonal shape and a spout shaped like a dragon's head. The teapot sits on a stand with a lamp, designed to keep the tea warm, featuring a long wooden handle for easy manipulation. This piece, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the craftsmanship of the era and the evolving aesthetic of the time.