Name/Title
TeakettleEntry/Object ID
VC.59.616Description
Copper teakettle with lid, both lined with tin; the bottom, spout and body of the kettle are keyed together with spelter; the cast handle is attached to two copper elements riveted to the body in three places each; the opening of the spout is covered with a flat lid hinged to spout; five rivets around the spout secure what may have been a repair.
Body profile: Sides swell out to a maximum circumference of approximately 26 1/2" then thins down to meet a sloping line of 1" in width; connected to this body is a band of copper 7/8" tall forming the neck.
Lid profile: Aside from the finial, the top of the lid, approximately 4 1/2" in diameter, makes a 3/8" slope, and then a more gentle rounded slope of 1 3/4" with a band of copper (7/8" tall) which fits into the body but is not visible when lid is in place.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerNotes
Dates: 1700 - 1799
Date made: r. 1700 - 1799Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
15-1/2 inWidth
16 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 15 1/2 x 16 in. (39.4 x 40.6 cm)Material
brass, Tin, copperCondition
Notes
Remarks: Tin lifting a bit inside; evidence of old cleaner has turned green especially in crevices; lid finial has small dents throughout; lid on top surface has small dents throughout; 1/4" gouge on top edge on one side; large rusted areas on body around handle next to spout; dark spouts on surface throughout.General Notes
Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Upper Kitchen
