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Kettle with cover

Collection Type

  • Cooking equipment

Date

1700-1799

GUSN

GUSN-8008

Description

Bulbous, on three simple feet. Raised bands decorate sides. Two applied squared-off "C"-shaped ears hold bail-shape iron handle. Domed cover has angled up-turned sides; "C"-shaped applied handle. Cover: recessed into pot mouth, supported by flange.

Details

Descriptive Terms

kettles (vessels)
cookware
iron (metal)
wrought
Iron
Wrought
KETTLE

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Additional Identification Number

1949.729A,B

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11 x 14 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.729AB

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