Tea Set Made by Joseph Richardson, 1790-1810
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Silversmith Joseph Richardson created this excellent example of American Federal silver in post-Revolutionary Philadelphia. He consciously combined aesthetics and politics, incorporating graceful, classic urn shapes into each piece. They were meant to recall the ancient democracies of Greece and republican values of Rome, affirming the ideals of the American Revolution and embodying the spirit of the new republic.
Silversmith Joseph Richardson created this excellent example of American Federal silver in post-Revolutionary Philadelphia. He consciously combined aesthetics and politics, incorporating graceful, classic urn shapes into each piece. They were meant to recall the ancient democracies of Greece and republican values of Rome, affirming the ideals of the American Revolution and embodying the spirit of the new republic.
Artifact
Tea service
Date Made
1790-1810
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
35.221.32
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Inscriptions
J.R in rectangle. Marked twice on bottom of teapot.
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