urn, tea
silversmith: John Denzilow (English, b.Pre 1765, d.Post 1802); formerly attributed to: Thomas Dealtry (English, active circa 1764-circa 1774; 1765);
1779
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Description
tea urn of Adam design with acorn finial to the dome cover, beaded rim and reeded loop handles-the tapering body chased with linen swags from roundels, the spout with an ivory finial and dragon mask head, the beaded circular foot on a square base on ball feet
Maker and role
silversmith: John Denzilow (English, b.Pre 1765, d.Post 1802)
formerly attributed to: Thomas Dealtry (English, active circa 1764-circa 1774; 1765)
formerly attributed to: Thomas Dealtry (English, active circa 1764-circa 1774; 1765)
Production place
London, England
Production date
1779
Media description
sterling silver, Ivory
Measurements
overall: 340 x 185 x diameter 180 mm; .1 225 x 185 x diameter 180 mm; height at handle 255 mm; base 100 x 100 mm; .2 cover 115 x diameter 125 mm
Credit line
bequest of Mr. Clive Hele (Roger) Brookes, Melbourne, 2021, in memory of his parents Sir Wilfred Deakin Brookes, CBE, DSO, AE and Mrs. Betty (née Heal) Brookes
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell and a specified fund established from the Estate of Mr. Clive Hele (Roger) Brookes.
Accession number
A1571
TJC reference number
6298
