The only American brass tea kettle seen by H.J. Kauffman. The maker has not been identified. It is in perfect condition. Inscription on the front of tea kettle "From Wm. Kee, Esq to James M. Adams, U.S.N."
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. From the James A. Knowles Collectio, The Smithsonian Institution.
Extremely rare brass kettle made of one piece of brass. There are no joints and the forming was done completely wth a hammer. Signed W. Heyser, Chambersburg. From Horst Collection
(3 copies 1 one 5"x7", one 8"x8", the other 8"x10")
Suveyor's compass, brass with silvered dial pine case with iron loops and hooks, American, Goshen, New York, by C. Hurtin, dated 1794. Inscribed in script on face of dial between compass point designations C. Hurtin/Goshen/AD 1794/No. 18. O. L. 13 3/8"; Diam. 6 1/8". Courtesy Department of Collections, Colonial Williamsburg.
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Audio Visual Library; Colonial Williamsburg Photograph: This picture may be syndicated or copied for publication