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Antique Early Metalware 19thc Brass English Toddy Kettle Made by James Clews. C1880-90
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Antique Early Metalware 19thc Brass English Toddy Kettle Made by James Clews. C1880-90

19th century
Sold 9 April 2026 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A very good example of these collectable kettles....it would have been used to bring hot water to the table for tea and very often to top up the hot toddy, hence the name toddy kettle....this one has a fine provenance, being made by a top quality maker, James Clews who was based in Birmingham and was in business with his sons from 1835 to 1948. This kettle is stamped with his makers mark JC B and is beautifully made with a turned amber coloured handle, swan neck spout and attractive shaped handle supports ....the lid has an impressive turned finial and is raised with a "ripple" effect....the main body is cleverly joined in two parts by a seam....a sign of it being earlier made....and it is finished off with four finely turned "bun" feet...just very good quality and in excellent condition with no major dents or repairs.

English. C1880-90.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
25.9cm (10.20")
Depth
19.1cm (7.52")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Toddy Kettle to the 19th Century.

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SA1190392
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8416
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Description
A very good example of these collectable kettles....
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it would have been used to bring hot water to the table for tea and very often to top up the hot toddy, hence the name toddy kettle.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...this one has a fine provenance, being made by a top quality maker, James Clews who was based in Birmingham and was in business with his sons from 1835 to 1948. This kettle is stamped with his makers mark JC B and is beautifully made with a turned amber coloured handle, swan neck spout and attractive shaped handle supports ....the lid has an impressive turned finial and is raised with a "ripple" effect....the main body is cleverly joined in two parts by a seam....a sign of it being earlier made....and it is finished off with four finely turned "bun" feet...just very good quality and in excellent condition with no major dents or repairs.

English. C1880-90.

Height
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
25.9cm (10.20")
Depth
19.1cm (7.52")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Toddy Kettle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190392
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8416
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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Archive I A polished brass antique toddy kettle featuring an amber glass handle sits upon an old carved wooden surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Metalware 19thc Brass English Toddy Kettle Made by James Clews. C1880-90

Archive II A polished brass antique toddy kettle featuring an amber glass handle sits upon an old carved wooden surface. View II
Archive III A polished brass antique toddy kettle featuring an amber glass handle sits upon an old carved wooden surface. View III
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Archive V A polished brass antique toddy kettle featuring an amber glass handle sits upon an old carved wooden surface. View V
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A polished brass antique toddy kettle featuring an amber glass handle sits upon an old carved wooden surface.
Antique Early Metalware 19thc Brass English Toddy Kettle Made By James Clews. C1880-90
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A polished brass antique toddy kettle featuring an amber glass handle sits upon an old carved wooden surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectKettles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Amber Glass
  • ColourPolished Brass
  • MotifsStepped lid finial, Turned insulating handle, Curved spout
  • SizeH 21.6 cm (9 in) x W 25.9 cm (10 in) x D 19.1 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Victorian brass toddy kettles were typically used in the 19th century to heat water for hot toddies, tea, or shaving water over a hearth or spirit lamp, representing a period of exceptional British metalworking skill.

These kettles were crafted from heavy-gauge sheet brass, often featuring dovetailed seams, hand-beaten bodies, cast brass components, and turned insulating handles made from wood, glass, or composite materials.

Authentic pieces exhibit period manufacturing marks such as maker stamps, hand-cut dovetail joints, casting flaws, natural patination, and wear patterns consistent with age rather than modern replication techniques.

An antique metal vessel can be styled on a mantelpiece, kitchen shelf, or sideboard as an accent piece, introducing metallic warmth and historical texture to modern schemes.

Preserve antique brass by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip the historical patina, keeping the item in a stable environment away from excess moisture.
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