Teapot
Object number2011.64.1
Manufacturer
International Silver Company
Date1918
Mediumsilver
Credit LineGift of Maryan Williamson Yoder
DescriptionSilver teapot. Lid attached with hinge. Handle has two rounded decorations.Dimensions5 x 3.25 x 6.25 in. (12.7 x 8.3 x 15.9 cm)MarksEngraved on base "SEVENTH AVE HOTEL / PITTSBURG, PA. / INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO / SILVER SOLDERED / 05002 / 8 OZ. [inside square: "25"] / PATENTED / AUGUST 27-1918 / [six-pointed star] 1".
Historical NotesSilver teapot from the Seventh Avenue Hotel. The Seventh Avenue Hotel was located on Seventh Avenue and Liberty Street in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1876 in the Queen Anne style. In 1950, the hotel was bought by the Earle-Milner Hotel chain and called the Earl Hotel. On April 1, 1963 it was replaced by a Pittsburgh City parking garage.
Previous owner
Seventh Avenue Hotel
On View
On view
International Silver Company
International Silver Company
H.C. Fry Glass Company
The Meriden Silver Plate Company
c. 1860