Teapot from the Elector Clements August Service

Meissen Porcelain Factory1735

The Mint Museum
Charlotte, United States

This teapot is from a coffee, tea, and chocolate service made for Clemens August of Bavaria, Elector and Archbishop of Cologne (1700-1761) on the occasion of his 35th birthday. Notice that one of the teapot's figures is painting the elector's monogram, CA, on a large shield.

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Title: Teapot from the Elector Clements August Service
Creator: Meissen Porcelain Factory
Creator Lifespan: 1710-
Creator Nationality: German
Date Created: 1735
Physical Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 3.625"
Type: Hard-paste porcelain, Enamel decoration, Gilding
Rights: Museum Purchase: Delhom Collection

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