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Large 19th Century Brass Spirit Kettle
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Large 19th Century Brass Spirit Kettle

19th century
Sold 30 January 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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A rare and large brass kettle on stand. Bearing no makers marks but dating to the mid 19th Century, this fabulous kettle twists to open, revealing a reservoir for a heating block. With a turned wooden handle and standing well on three feet. A substantial and high quality piece.

The condition is very good overall with once a few tiny indentations to the body and a small amount of surface wear due to age and use. The interior is also relatively clean for its age.

Weight approx 3.8kg

Total height approx 37cm

Total span approx 36cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Spirit Kettle to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA964747
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A rare and large brass kettle on stand.
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Bearing no makers marks but dating to the mid 19th Century, this fabulous kettle twists to open, revealing a reservoir for a heating block.
David Pickett Antiques

With a turned wooden handle and standing well on three feet. A substantial and high quality piece.

fig 1. A large antique brass spirit kettle featuring a swing handle with dark turned grip, curved spout, and standing on a three-legged metal frame.
fig 1. Large 19th Century Brass Spirit Kettle

The condition is very good overall with once a few tiny indentations to the body and a small amount of surface wear due to age and use. The interior is also relatively clean for its age.

Weight approx 3.8kg

Total height approx 37cm

Total span approx 36cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Spirit Kettle to the 19th Century.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA964747
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I A large antique brass spirit kettle featuring a swing handle with dark turned grip, curved spout, and standing on a three-legged metal frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large 19th Century Brass Spirit Kettle

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A large antique brass spirit kettle featuring a swing handle with dark turned grip, curved spout, and standing on a three-legged metal frame.
Large 19th Century Brass Spirit Kettle
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A large antique brass spirit kettle featuring a swing handle with dark turned grip, curved spout, and standing on a three-legged metal frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectKettles & Tea Urns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Ebonised Wood
  • ColourPolished Brass
  • MotifsSwing handle with turned grip, Tri-form stand with cabriole legs, Integrated burner housing, Spouted vessel design
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 36 cm (14 in)

FAQs

Spirit kettles gained popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as portable devices used to maintain hot water for tea service in drawing rooms without requiring a trip to the kitchen.

These kettles were predominantly crafted from heavy-gauge brass or copper, often featuring cast bronze fittings, wooden or ebonised insulators on the handle, and an inner tin lining to prevent metal leaching.

Authentic pieces typically display hand-finished construction marks such as brazed seams, cast rather than stamped components, natural wear patination, and period-appropriate burner mechanisms.

An antique spirit kettle functions effectively as a decorative metal accent piece when placed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or open shelving scheme to introduce metallic warmth and historic texture.

Preservation involves dusting with a soft cloth and avoiding abrasive chemical polishes that strip historical patina, preserving the natural oxidisation developed over centuries.
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