Description :

Two English brass vessels with contrasting forms: a rounded, three-footed kettle with an amber-colored handle grip, and an oval watering can with ribbed sides, an arched carrying handle and a hinged filling cover. Soldered seams, stamped marks and aged surfaces give this pair interest for collectors of traditional British household metalware.

Details

• Two brass pieces, likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century; exact production dates are unconfirmed.
• Kettle with a curved spout, removable finial lid, three small feet and an amber-colored translucent handle grip.
• Kettle stamped “Best Hammered Birmingham Make” with a JCB monogram.
• Kettle interior has a silver-colored lining and a perforated strainer at the spout opening.
• Oval watering can with horizontal ribbing, top and rear handles, an angled spout and a hinged filling cover.
• Watering can base bears a London maker’s stamp and the number 4; the maker’s name remains unconfirmed.

Measurements

• Kettle: approximately 8.5" W × 7.5" H overall.
• Watering can body: approximately 7" L × 5" W × 6" H, excluding handles and spout.
• Watering can spout: approximately 3.5" L; top handle rises approximately 3.5" above the body.

Highlights

• Stamped English brassware with distinct kettle and watering-can forms.
• The JCB kettle has close comparisons on Etsy featuring the same Birmingham wording, footed body and amber-colored grip.
• A complementary pair for an antique kitchen, hearth or collection of British domestic metalware.

Condition

Aged condition with dents, scratches, spotting, tarnish and uneven polish throughout. The watering can has greenish oxidation around soldered joints and seams. The kettle has darkened areas, surface pitting and substantial interior discoloration and lining wear. Watertightness has not been tested. Offered for decorative or collectible use; suitability for heating or food contact has not been established.

Pickup

Bring wrapping materials and a sturdy box. Support the vessels from their bodies and protect the projecting spouts and kettle handle grip during transport.

Shipping

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