{"product_id":"fine-antique-georgian-copper-kettle-hand-cut-dovetails-town-work-c-1800","title":"Fine Antique Georgian Copper Kettle - Hand-Cut Dovetails \u0026 Town Work - c.1800","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" helvetica=\"\" neue style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: \"\u003e\n A superior example of a late 18th to early 19th-century \"Town\" copper kettle, likely Georgian (c.1780-1830). This is a piece of exceptional craftsmanship, far exceeding the quality of standard \"country\" or mass-produced Victorian kettles.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" helvetica=\"\" neue style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: \"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" helvetica=\"\" neue style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: \"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\n  Construction \u0026amp; Fine Details:\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"li1\" helvetica=\"\" neue style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: \"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 9px; line-height: normal; font-family: Menlo;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   Fine Hand-Cut Dovetails:\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  Features incredibly neat, non-uniform \"cramped\" seams on both the body and the base. Unlike the crude, large dovetails often seen, these are tight and precise—a hallmark of a skilled urban coppersmith.\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"li1\" helvetica=\"\" neue style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: \"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 9px; line-height: normal; font-family: Menlo;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   Maker's Evidence:\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  The base features a clear\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   center compass mark\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  , proving the piece was hand-scribed and cut from a flat copper sheet rather than machine-stamped.\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"li1\" helvetica=\"\" neue style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: \"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 9px; line-height: normal; font-family: Menlo;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   Design:\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  Classic \"swan neck\" spout and a heavy-duty, shaped loop handle. The lid features a traditional brass finial.\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"li1\" helvetica=\"\" neue style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: \"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 9px; line-height: normal; font-family: Menlo;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   Condition:\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  Recently cleaned from a deep black tarnish to reveal the stunning original joinery. The copper has a beautiful, authentic glow. Note: There is some minor, honest age-related wear to the spout consistent with 200 years of use, adding to its character.\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" helvetica=\"\" neue style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: \"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\n  Dimensions:\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"li1\" helvetica=\"\" neue style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: \"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 9px; line-height: normal; font-family: Menlo;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n  Please see pictures for dimensions 1.536 Kg weight\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" helvetica=\"\" neue style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: \"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\n  Why this piece?\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" helvetica=\"\" neue style=\"margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; font-family: \"\u003e\n This is a \"sleeper\" piece of high-quality metalware. The visible hand-construction makes it a perfect reference piece for a collector or a standout decorative item for a period kitchen.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"A Nice Old Thing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62602002563402,"sku":"ANT-69","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9317\/9722\/files\/10_678b45a9-7dd1-4df3-93e0-1b0b4dac9207.png?v=1783070615","url":"https:\/\/aniceoldthing.com\/products\/fine-antique-georgian-copper-kettle-hand-cut-dovetails-town-work-c-1800","provider":"A Nice Old Thing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}