Teapot
Maker
Thomas Whartenby
(American, c. 1788 - 1861)
Datec. 1811 - 1816, c. 1818 - 1847
MediumSilver and ivory
Dimensions11 × 11 × 5 5/8 inches (27.9 × 27.9 × 14.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Ernest Williams.
Object number1986.10.1
On View
On view
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextSilversmith Thomas Whartenby, (c.1788-1861) was active in Philadelphia, PA 1811-1852. He was apprenticed to Samuel Richards, Jr. in 1802. By 1811, he had his own shop, then formed a partnership with Peter Bumm 1816-1818 (Whartenby & Bumm). From 1847 through 1852, the firm, which included his son and various others, was known as Whartenby & Company.