Silver teapot

Silver teapot presented to Captain Nicholas Tomlinson (d.1847) for the capture of privateers in 1796.

Plain octagonal teapot with a straight spout, ebony handle with spur, and a hinged lid with a fluted ivory finial. On one side is engraved the coat of arms of Tomlinson, complete with crest; the other side is engraved: 'PRESENTED by the Committee for encouraging the capture of French Privateers &c &c TO CAPTn TOMLINSON July 8th 1796.'

It was presented by a descendant of Admiral Tomlinson to the NMM, together with two matching tea-urns, a sugar basin and cream jug.

Object Details

ID: PLT0182
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Teapot
Display location: Display - Maritime London Gallery
Creator: Salmon, Robert
Date made: 1796-1797; 1796-97
People: Tomlinson, Nicholas; Tomlinson, Nicholas
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 150 x 270 x 95 mm
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