Tea pot
Catalog #
1983.FIC.028.1
Date:
Accession #
Teapot – EPBN – electroplated Britannia metal. Made by RR, Sheffield, Established 1796. 02848. Part of a set, includes milk jug and sugar bowl in this accession. Teapot has a wooden knob for the lid, and what appears to be a dark wooden handle. Top of the teapot has a fluted edge, and 4 decorative legs.
The business was established in 1796 in Sheffield by Richard Richardson. Active at Cornwall Works Pond Hill (1873-1883), 167 Norfolk St (1884-1890), Scotland St (1891-1925). In 1895 the firm was active also in the London showroom at Ely Place, Holborn Circus.