Teapot
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Teapot

TitleTeapot
ArtistBirch and Villers (John Birch and William Villers) England, active c. 1775-1820 Birmingham, England
Datec. 1820 19th century
MediumPewter (Britannia metal) and wood
Classificationteapot
OriginBirmingham Birmingham
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Annette and Meyer Barrash
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Teapot” is a work by Birch and Villers (John Birch and William Villers) England, active c. 1775-1820 Birmingham, England, dated c. 1820. It is executed in pewter (britannia metal) and wood and classified as teapot. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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