Teapot 1813

This silver teapot, crafted by Isaac Hutton in 1813, is an elegant example of early 19th-century English silversmithing. The teapot is a "teapot" designed for making tea, with a rounded body, a hinged lid, and a spout. The handle is made of polished black wood, and the teapot rests on three ball feet. The teapot features an inscription on the body, which awards "the Premium is awarded to ...Gourdon Smith" and details a competition for the "best Specimen of polished Silver." This piece is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.