Material

copper

Dimensions

8 3/4" H x 8 3/4" Dia

Creation Date

1800 – 1850

Description

The body of the tea kettle is made of sheet copper and has a dovetail seam opposite the spout. The bottom is domed and not seamed in the typical American manner. The spout is missing a hinged cover. The round handle is hinged to tabs aligned with the spout. The domed cover has a strap finial.

Provenance

Purchase, Black Lamb  3/9/1962