Teapot, ca. 1750-1770

Mark:
S : C A S E Y, capitals with colon in a rectangle, on the bottom of the pot. <br/>
Engraved:
S. Gibbs <br/>
Exhibited:
Early American Silver from the Collection of Cornelius C. Moore; The Rhode Island Historical Society; Providence, Rhode Island; January 1961. The Point Association of Newport; Newport, Rhode Island; July 21, 1962; no. 4. Newton College of the Sacred Heart; Newton, Massachusetts; March 10, 1963; no. 52. Salve Regina College; Newport, Rhode Island; May 17, 1964; no. 52. The New England Silversmith; Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design; Providence, Rhode Island; October 23 - November 28, 1965; no. 251. St. Julia's Women's Club; Weston, Massachusetts; May 25, 1966. <br/>
Dimensions:
H. 5 1/8" D. of bottom 2 7/8" 19.215 ozt. <br/> The body of this teapot is a slightly inverted pear shape. A curved spout with a scroll tip and scroll decoration on the underside, near the body, balances the curved wooden handle. The teapot stands on a moulded splayed foot. There is a wooden inset in the finial which rests on top of the flush-hinged lid. On the shoulder of the pot and extending slightly onto the lid can be seen a fine example of Casey's skill at chasing. The design consists of scrolls and lines arranged in a decorative pattern. On the front of the pot, engraved in script, is the name "S. Gibbs." This engraving is for Sarah Gibbs of Newport.