Teakettle

Object/Artifact

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Teakettle

Entry/Object ID

2017.011.1a-b

Description

Cast iron teakettle patented in 1869 by Stephen Spoor of Phelps, NY. Square box body with side fins and a detached lid. A wrought-iron strap handle is attached to the spout and to the body. Rectangular lid has two fins projecting from the top and three circular holes. Roughly cast with sprue marks on the bottom and around the body.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Spoor, Stephen

Role

Inventor

Manufacturer

Stephen Spoor

Date made

circa 1869

Place

Town

Phelps

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Front lip

Transcription

ABB 12 & 13

Material/Technique

Cast

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Lid

Transcription

S. Spoor's Pat. 1869 / A.12-13

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

2017.011.1.a-b

Material

Cast iron