Tea Kettle

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Tea Kettle

Description

Cast iron tea kettle with its domed lid. Handles attached to two loops on shoulder of kettle. Top is stepped and capped by a finial. This is a transitional piece which could be used on a stove.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1820 - 1830

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1830.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Kettle with lid

Height

24 cm

Diameter

10.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter measured at opening of kettle at top.

Dimension Description

Lid with its finial (87.0.25B)

Height

5.5 cm

Diameter

12 cm

Dimension Notes

Height includes the finial.

Material

Cast iron

Condition

Overall Condition

Good