Small copper kettle with hinged lid

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  1. presscall

    presscall United Kingdom SotM Winner SotY Winner Subscriber

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    No maker's marks, but unusual for having a hinged lid. The hinge is made of copper and seems original

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    In terms of size, it's got a fraction less capacity than the smallest Primus Litech ...

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    ... and is about the same size as the one perched on a spirit burner in this photo from the Victorian era

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    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

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    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

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    Hinge, knob and base. The knob is a thick copper disc soldered onto a copper stem

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    Here's a softwood packing piece I carved to give the contour I wanted to the wickered handle

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    Job done

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    Sits well on a Primus Spider Express

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    John
     
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  2. Trojandog

    Trojandog United Kingdom Subscriber

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    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
     
  3. loco7stove

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    OOOOHH you are a clever old stick 8) :thumbup: & what a great little kettle too :mrgreen: 8) :thumbup: one day i'd be glad to learn how to put that wicker on some of my kettle handles [-o< :D :thumbup:

    Stu :D :thumbup:
     
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    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!
     
  5. snwcmpr

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    Very nice John.
    Thank you,
    Ken in NC