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19TH CENTURY
SPUN BRASS KETTLE MAKER MARKED – DATED 1851:
An original spun brass kettle, complete with the cast
brass handle hangers riveted to the kettle with copper
rivets, and a heavy iron wire handle. The
characteristic lines run around the curve of the kettle,
evidence of the method of manufacture called “spinning”
which as I understand it was an early form of extruding
the metal to a final shape. Stamped into the bottom of
the kettle is the manufacturer’s mark, “H.W. Hayden’s
Patent Dec. 16, 1851, By the ANSONIA BRASS CO.”. The
maker’s stamp includes patent extensions dated 1865 and
1866, so this particular kettle was manufactured after
the Civil War, but the pattern is the same as was in use
during the war. The kettle stands 9” tall, 12.5” in
diameter at the top, tapers to 8.75” at the bottom and
has a slightly domed bottom; however it stands upright
with no problem. The kettle has a nice overall soft
patina and a heavy feel to it, well made and certainly
not a recent import from the Far East. There are a few
dings as is to be expected, but no substantial dents, no
holes and no cracks in the brass. These kettles saw
extensive use during the mid-Nineteenth Century in
American homes, Civil War encampments, and in the
villages of Native Americans via the traders. A real
attractive historical or decorative piece, that will
enhance your collection or camp display. These kettles
are also nice fireplace accessories for your home to
hold your kindling. $150
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