SALE Spectacular Antique 18th Century Georgian Copper Kettle ~ Superb Hand Hammering & Dovetail Construction!

Antiques : Copper : Kettle : Tea Pot : Water Kettle : Tea Kettle : Georgian : 1700's : Spirit : Hammered : Dovetailed : Gooseneck

 

** 40% OFF!! ** Spectacular Antique18th Century Georgian Copper Kettle ~ Circa 1730's-40's. Superbly hand hammered with hand-cut dovetailing and soldering. Fine honeycomb hand hammering texture on lid and body. Wonderful, rich patina. Ripple crease in handle from copper sheet rolling prior to cutting shape. Dovetailing joint cuts around base and side are irregular, large and widely spaced, characteristic of 1700's dovetail construction (simple straight seams began to replace dovetail construction during the 1800's). Dovetail side seam runs under and above spout. The seams are soldered with brass, the handle is riveted to body with copper rivets. Gooseneck spout has attractive hinged flap. Both the body and lid are lined with tin, a common practice during this period, to prevent the chemical reactions some foods/liquids had on copper which resulted in a tainted taste.

The Kettle measures 8 1/2" tall x 6" wide across the body, 8" wide including the spout. Condition is excellent with only a few very minor surface scratches, no dents. Please see the photos for close-up detail.

A Truly Wonderful Antique 1700's Georgian Tea/Water Kettle, it is a marvel of expert workmanship and will be a prize piece in any collection!

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Item ID: A0705-039