Teapot
Thomas Daniell
(free in 1771, died between 1795–1801)
1785–86
Object PlaceLondon, England
Medium/TechniqueSilver and ebonized wood
Dimensions14.4 x 27.5 x 9.9 cm (5 11/16 x 10 13/16 x 3 7/8 in.)
Weight: 490.5 gm (15 oz 15 dwt)
Credit LineBequest of Barbara Boylston Bean
Accession number1976.660
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
InscriptionsEngraved on one side, the arms and crest of Boylston; on the other, the initials JAA (for John and Abigail Adams) in cipher; both in bright-cut cartouches with bell-flowers.
INSCRIPTIONS: engraved around the Boylston armorial: This was owned by Ex President John Adams and Presented to Ward Nichs. Boylston, by his Friend and Kinsman his Excellency John Quincy Adams, President of the United States. As a Memorial of his Father." engraved onthe underside of body: "T Daniell. No20 Foster Lane London Maker"; on underside of body, scrathced, 15=2ProvenanceAccording to tradition, President John Adams (1735-1826) given to his son, John Quincy Adams (1767-1848), to Ward Nicholas Boylston (1749-1828), by descent to Barbara Boylston Bean; Bequest of Barbara Boylston Bean to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 8, 1976)
