Medium: Brass and glass
Geograhical Locations:
Dates:ca. 1885
Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 10 x 7 in. (19.1 x 25.4 x 17.8 cm)
Collections:
Accession Number: 1992.204.1a-b
Catalogue Description: Tea Kettle (a) and lid (b), brass and glass. Compressed spherical brass body (a) with four pad feet and angular s-shaped spout with bifurcated end. Handle comprises two facing upright sections with heart-shaped junctures, s-shape below c-shape form, and bell shaped finial between which is an opaque white glass handle of double baluster form. Slightly domed, stepped lid (b) with turned finial. CONDITION: Numerous dents to body and corrosion to surface, interior and exterior. Proper right front juncture repaired. Old repair to underside of glass handle at rear juncture.