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About 1895-1900\r\nInscribed with notes\r\nPencil, pen and ink\r\n\r\nThe architect Philip Webb, the friend and\r\nassociate of William Morris, designed for\r\nmost branches of decorative arts including\r\nmetalwork. By the end of his life he was\r\ndeeply influenced by eighteenth century forms,\r\nas in this teapot. Also present here,\r\nhowever, are ideas from copper kettles (the\r\nspout) and Chinese porcelain (the handle and\r\npanels). Webb was a perfectionist who\r\nleft nothing to chance; for this highly\r\nunconventional design he needed to show\r\nevery moulding. A teapot made from the \r\ndrawing is also shown here.\r\n\r\nE.1-1961","date":{"text":"","earliest":null,"latest":null}},{"text":"<b>Philip Speakman Webb (1831-1915)</b>\r\nDesign for a tea pot\r\nBritish, about 1895-1900\r\nPencil and pen and ink\r\n\r\nWebb designed for most branches of the\r\ndecorative arts, including furniture, glass\r\nstained glass, tapestry, jewellery, embroidery\r\nand silver. 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