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Teakettle

Benjamin Brewood II

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teakettle by Benjamin Brewood II: The teakettle is made of silver. The teakettle has an elongated spout on the left. The teakettle has a short finial on top of a lid. The teakettle has an ornate handle that is attached to the teakettle on both sides by small spherical decorations. The body of the teakettle is bulbous and sits on a base with a decorative band. The teakettle has three legs with decorative feet. The teakettle and base are engraved with a floral design. The background of the image is gray. The teakettle sits on a white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
1762–63
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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