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Teakettle

William Forbes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teakettle by William Forbes. A silver teakettle with a rounded body, short cylindrical middle section, and long curved spout pointing right. The teakettle has a short finial on top of the lid and a handle with a wavy upper edge. The teakettle appears to have ornate engravings on the body. The teakettle sits atop a burner on three legs with decorative feet. The background is grey with a white center.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Silver and ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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