Kettle (Pot)

Museum Object Number 2014.0038

Object Name

Kettle (Pot)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds drawn from the Jefferson and Anne Miller Fund

Place of Origin

Possibly Connecticut, New England, United States, North America

Origin Notes

A small group of similar kettles or pots were made in New England, possibly Connecticut. For comparison, see John Tyler, Early American Cast Iron Holloware 1645-1900, p. 82.

Date

1782-1820

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Exterior, 16 separate low relief ornaments; "E C" in relief, combined within a circular surround (5 times) or Federal eagle motif (11 times)

Subjects

Eagle; Great Seal of US; American eagle

Materials

Iron

Techniques

Cast, Wrought

Dimensions (inches)

3.75 (H) , 5 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

9.525 (H) , 12.7 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Tyler, John. 2013 Early Amercian Cast Iron Holloware Pots, Kettles, Teakettles, and Skillets 1645-1900. 160.
• Comparison: p. 82.