Teapot

Earthenware teapot, transfer-printed in blue with an overall wave design. On each side is a scallop-shaped reserve containing a ribbon inscribed 'TRAFALGAR' placed across the staff of a British ensign, flying above a gun, laurel branch and inverted foreign flags. The trophies are flanked by a pyramid and crocodile representing the battle of the Nile, and a fortress representing the battle of Copenhagen. Each shell is placed between a pair of tritons blowing on seashells, facing one another. The teapot has a Greek key pattern border with a thistle, shamrock, rose, anchor, palm and laurel branches. This is repeated on the lid. Naval trophies are printed on the spout. The teapot is an oblong octagonal shape with an octagonal spout.

Object Details

ID: AAA4956
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Teapot
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Date made: circa 1806
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 130 x 225 x 110 mm
Parts: Teapot