Teapot 1820 - 1840

This pewter teapot, crafted by American silversmith Israel Trask between 1820 and 1840, is an example of the early 19th-century American decorative arts. The teapot features a simple, rounded body with a decorative band of repeating motifs, a knobbed lid, and a dark wooden handle. Currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this teapot reflects the craftsmanship and everyday objects of the time.