No maker's marks, but unusual for having a hinged lid. The hinge is made of copper and seems original In terms of size, it's got a fraction less capacity than the smallest Primus Litech ... ... and is about the same size as the one perched on a spirit burner in this photo from the Victorian era It didn't have a wicker handle when I got it but the copper handle conducted the heat so much it was excruciating to use Stamped with a '2' on the upper surface of the handle. Can't see how the number has any bearing to capacity but it seems more likely to be a 'No.2' kettle in the manufacturer's range of kettles Hinge, knob and base. The knob is a thick copper disc soldered onto a copper stem Here's a softwood packing piece I carved to give the contour I wanted to the wickered handle Job done Sits well on a Primus Spider Express John
Another very elegant kettle John, and more fine wicker work. Strange that there is no makers name. I suppose that although we now view these as highly desirable, in their day they were a basic household item, viewed in the same way as a candle stick or chamber pot. I'm off to a twice yearly local 'Attic and Shed' sale tomorrow so I'll go to sleep dreaming of finding hidden gems. Best wishes, Terry
OOOOHH you are a clever old stick 8) & what a great little kettle too 8) one day i'd be glad to learn how to put that wicker on some of my kettle handles Stu
Another beauty! Where do you find these? I'm always on the look-out but have never come across anything like the fine collection you must have by now. Crack on!