Hot water kettle
Dateca. 1780
Possibly by
Leeds Pottery
MediumLead-glazed earthenware (cream-colored earthenware / creamware)
DimensionsDiam: 7 11/16"; H: 8 15/16"; Diam with spout: 10 9/16"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1968-716,A&B
DescriptionHot water kettle: globular body with a flat base and double entwined rope-twist bail handle attached with molded leafy floral terminals; the slightly curved spout molded at the lower angle with a female face and leaf decoration; no interior strainer or grate to the spout. The conforming cover with a squat spool finial pierced with a central hole for steam.InscribedNone
MarkingsNone
Exhibition(s)
ca. 1770
ca. 1780
ca. 1795
1761-1762
1770-1780
1790-1810
ca. 1810
ca. 1760
1760-1775
ca. 1770
ca. 1765