Teapot 1776 - 1777

Editor: Here we have an intriguing silver teapot, maker unknown, though marked "C?B." It's a lovely mix of silver and what appears to be wood. I wonder, what can you tell me about the materials and processes used to create this object? Curator: I notice the intricate piercing work on the silver. How does that affect the teapot's function? Tea staining the metal, the heat conductivity... it elevates use and consumption to the forefront, doesn't it? Editor: Absolutely! It makes me consider who would have used such a piece and the resources required to maintain it. Curator: Precisely. It’s a fascinating object when viewed through the lens of labor and material culture. Editor: I hadn't thought about it that way. Thanks for pointing out the relationship between production and daily life.