National Museum of African American History and Culture
Teapot made by Peter Bentzon
Peter Bentzon, American, ca. 1783 - after 1850 · ca. 1817-1829
The silver teapot has an oval vase-shape on a spreading pedestal foot, with curved spout capped by an incised patera and wooden leaf-capped scroll handle, and hinged domed cover with acorn finial. The scripted monogram "MC" has been engraved on the side and the name "Rebecca Dawson" has been engraved along the bottom rim.
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