Tea Kettle with a vertical side shape. This shape was adopted by most coppersmiths working in Pennsylvania. Photograph courtesy of Smithsonian Institution.
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Photograph courtesy of Smithsonian Institution.
The signature of John Schlosser, a York, Pennsylvania coppersmith on a pint mug. Formerly in the collection of Henry Kauffman. 3 different copies, 3 different sizes. (3 1/2" x 5" 5" x 10"and 8" x 10")
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Object in Winterthur's collection.
A crude copper coffee pot. Totally lacking in desigbn, but adequate in quantity. Objects of this quality rarely come on to the market place. Usally none were signed by heir makers.
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. In the collection of Henry Kauffman
Brass brazier, used on the table to keep the contents of a dish warm throughout the meal. The hole in the bottom of the brazier are to keep the coals hot by a little ventilation.
A few examples are made of copper, and the finest examples are made of silver. The wooden handle survives a most unusual incident.
