Silver Teapot

DESCRIPTION

TitleSilver Teapot Object TypeHousehold ItemsDate1900-1935DescriptionSilver Tea Pot.

Patent Handle No. 19759 4 E 52.Makers MarkBase of pot T.W. 8th Sep.Provenance and SignifcanceThe Slusher and Raftery families used this silver teapot in their home at Albion Park.

Elizabeth Thomas married William Schlosser (Anglicised to Slusher) at Tullimbar in 1891, and used the teapot to serve tea in her home for many years.

Their daughter Mary Ann Slusher married Edward Raftery and continued to use the teapot in her own home.
DonorRaftery, Colin

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialSilver.Dimensions26Lcm x 15Hcm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryDomestic EquipmentSecondaryFood consumption

CONNECTIONS

CollectionObjectsFamilySlusherRafteryLocalityAlbion ParkRelated Item1988.6.2 - Raftery, Colin Last edited by: Annette Charlton