Kettle

Type: Food preparation
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
Institutional Collection
Boscobel House and Gardens