Teapot 1800 - 1850

This pewter teapot, created by American silversmith Eben Smith between 1800 and 1850, showcases the craftsmanship of the period. The teapot's simple, rounded form and the contrasting black wooden handle are characteristic of early American pewterware. This piece, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, demonstrates the evolution of domestic design and the artistry of American silversmithing in the early 19th century.