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Teapot
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This teapot not only demonstrates Hurd's mastery of the art of forging silver, but of engraving it as well. The design for the coat of arms of the Gibbs family incised on this teapot was probably taken from Guillim's Display of Heraldry, published in 1724. In Hurd's portrait by Copley the words "Display of Heraldry/J. Guillim" are visible on the spine of the large book shown at the sitter's elbow.
| Artist / Maker | Nathaniel Hurd |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1755–60 |
| Culture / Origin | America |
| Medium | Silver, Wood |
| Dimensions | with handle: 14.5 x 24.4 cm (5 11/16 x 9 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Silver |
About the Artist
BiographyNathaniel Hurd (1729–1777) — American silversmith and engraver.Nathaniel Hurd worked as visual artist and is associated with Kingdom of Great Britain. Their documented life spans the years 1729 to 1777; born and died in Boston.Disciplinesvisual artistBorn1729, BostonDied1777, BostonNationalityKingdom of Great BritainSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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