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Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle
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Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

19th century
Description

A fine George III copper kettle featuring a wonderfully rounded body, elegant swan-neck spout and shaped fixed handle. The kettle has a rich, warm patina that only true period copper develops giving it a classic country-house character. The domed lid is topped with a turned finial, and the whole piece displays beautifully.

Dimensions:

Height: 31 cm (12.2")

Width: 32 cm (12.6")

Depth: 22 cm (8.6")

Condition:

Good period condition with expected age-related wear. The kettle presents well and remains full of Georgian charm.

Date: 1800

Origin: English

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Copper Kettle to the 1800s.

Independent Date Check ID 09276954
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-230 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
Brazed seam on the spout: coppersmithing before modern seamless drawing.
Cast brass handle mounts secured with hand-hammered rivets: early nineteenth-century work.
Turned brass acorn finial: Regency pattern popular on table kettles.
Tinned interior with heavy limescale build-up: long domestic service over heat.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1182422
Dealers Internal Reference
2964
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Description
A fine George III copper kettle featuring a wonderfully rounded body, elegant swan-neck spout and shaped fixed handle.
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The kettle has a rich, warm patina that only true period copper develops giving it a classic country-house character.
London City Antiques

The domed lid is topped with a turned finial, and the whole piece displays beautifully.

fig 1. A polished Georgian copper kettle featuring a gooseneck spout, top handle, and an acorn finial on the lid.
fig 1. Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

Dimensions:

Height: 31 cm (12.2")

Width: 32 cm (12.6")

Depth: 22 cm (8.6")

Condition:

Good period condition with expected age-related wear. The kettle presents well and remains full of Georgian charm.

Date: 1800

Origin: English

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Copper Kettle to the 1800s.

Independent Date Report ID 09276954
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-230 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
Brazed seam on the spout: coppersmithing before modern seamless drawing.
Cast brass handle mounts secured with hand-hammered rivets: early nineteenth-century work.
Turned brass acorn finial: Regency pattern popular on table kettles.
Tinned interior with heavy limescale build-up: long domestic service over heat.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182422
Dealers Internal Ref
2964
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A polished Georgian copper kettle featuring a gooseneck spout, top handle, and an acorn finial on the lid.

Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

Archive II A polished Georgian copper kettle featuring a gooseneck spout, top handle, and an acorn finial on the lid. View II
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A polished Georgian copper kettle featuring a gooseneck spout, top handle, and an acorn finial on the lid.
Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle
Ref: SA1182422
A polished Georgian copper kettle featuring a gooseneck spout, top handle, and an acorn finial on the lid.
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  • ObjectKettles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCopper, Brass
  • ColourCopper
  • MotifsGooseneck spout, Acorn finial, Fixed handle, Brazed seam
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

This George III copper kettle dates from 1800 and exemplifies traditional Georgian metalwork. The piece is constructed from copper and brass, displaying a warm metallic copper colour with a polished finish and a rich patina. Design details include a rounded body, a gooseneck spout, a domed lid topped with a turned acorn finial, and a shaped fixed handle. Visible construction elements comprise a brazed seam along the body and visible joints where the hardware attaches to the vessel. The surface shows expected age-related wear including minor surface marks consistent with a well-maintained antique item in good period condition. The kettle measures 31 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 22 cm deep. In a modern interior, this item sits appropriately on a kitchen island as a decorative accessory or rustic display piece, bringing traditional farmhouse character to a room. It functions well as a focal point on open shelving or a countertop, integrating seamlessly into country-house or period-inspired schemes. The substantial metal construction and classic proportions make it suitable for display in both traditional and transitional domestic spaces without requiring permanent installation.

FAQs

George III copper kettles, originating from the late 18th to early 19th century, are defined by hand-constructed metal bodies, prominent gooseneck spouts, and fixed top handles designed for heating water over open hearths or stoves.

These vessels were formed primarily from sheet copper, often featuring brass accents on the handle mounts, rivets, and lid finials, with joints secured using brazed or dovetailed seam construction.

Authentic pieces display visible brazed seams along the body or base, hand-hammered surface textures, hand-riveted handle joints, and signs of historical wear or interior oxidisation.

An antique copper kettle can be placed as a decorative accent on a kitchen island, display shelf, or fireplace hearth to introduce warm metallic tones and historical character into a modern space.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft cloth, and clean gently using specialised metal polish if a high sheen is preferred, or leave unpolished to allow the natural patina to remain intact.
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