Tin or sheet-iron hearth water kettle (or boiler pot) Cauldron/pot
Entry/Object ID
100427
Scope and Content
(AI) Antique heavy tin or sheet-iron hearth water kettle (or boiler pot).
Construction: Tapered cylindrical body with a flat wooden-handled lid, a wide pouring spout at the front, a swing wire bail handle on top, and a rear assist handle for heavy tilting.
Function & Era: 18th to mid-19th century hearth accessory used for heating large volumes of water over open fireplace coals or stove hearths.
Background Objects:
Cast Iron Cauldron/Pot: Large cast-iron cooking pot sitting on the stone ledge behind the kettle, equipped with an iron bail handle for hanging from a fireplace crane.
