A silver oval, straight-sided teapot with a wooden handle and finial on the lid, and adorned wi…

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A detail of the inscribed monogram on the front of the teapot.

The reverse of the silver teapot adorned with bright-cut garlands, cartouches, beading and a wo…

A detail of the horse head crest on the back side of the teapot.

A detail of the stamped maker's mark on the interior of the teapot.

A detail of the hallmarks on the underside of the lid.

Teapot

Maker Hester Bateman ((active 1761–1790))

Date1780

Mediumsterling silver and wood

Dimensions5 1/2 × 10 1/2 × 3 7/8 inches (14 × 26.7 × 9.8 cm)

MarkingsHallmarks: HB [in shaped cartouche]; lion passant; crowned leopard; e [in shield]

Credit LineGift of Frank A. Rizza, M.D. and family.

Object number2012.15.28.1.a-.b

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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 TextHester Bateman was renowned for the bright-cut engraved garlands, cartouches, and beading that adorn this straight-sided teapot. Bateman was one of only a small number of women silversmiths in Britain in the 18th century. After the death of her husband John in 1760, Hester Bateman successfully registered her own mark and operated the family silver firm for thirty years, successfully incorporating new technologies into her firm’s production that allowed it to reduce prices and expand sales to middle-class consumers. She was succeeded in turn by her sons Jonathan and Peter, daughter-in-law Ann, grandson William, and great-grandson William II, who registered the last mark of the family in 1843.

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