Teapot with lid

Earthenware teapot, moulded as a sailor seated on a large coil of rope which forms the bowl of the pot. He holds a folded Union Jack in his outstretched left arm, forming the handle. A third leg forms the spout and the sailor's head and hat forms the lid. The teapot is decorated with coloured glazes, the sailor has a blue jacket, green trousers, white sailor collar and brown hat. The maker's name is moulded on the base.

Object Details

ID: AAA6100
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Teapot with lid
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown; W. Broughton
Date made: circa 1890
People: Fawssett, A. C.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Fawssett Collection
Measurements: Overall: 215 x 205 x 125 mm
Parts: Teapot with lid