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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Title
Silvius Copper Teakettle
Object ID
1939.009.5
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Title
Silvius Copper Teakettle
Description
Hand wrought copper teakettle, brazed spout, brazed bottom, copper handle attached with riveted hinges. Handle is stamped, "Silvius" 2-part lid with band handle, most likely a replacement.
Year Range From
1845
Year Range To
1855
Made By
Silvius, Thomas
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 37
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
People
Silvius, Thomas
Classification
Decorative Arts
Subcategory
Food Processing T&E
Search Terms
Copper
Object Name
Teakettle
Material
Copper
Height (in)
13
Width (in)
14
Depth (in)
9.5
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Replaced Handle. Large dent opposite spout, near handle. Several repairs are evident by silver solder.
Object ID
1939.009.5
Accession Number
1939.009
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Title
John Getz Copper Teakettle
Object ID
2002.154.1
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Title
John Getz Copper Teakettle
Description
Copper teakettle, attached seamed spout, dovetailed body. Bottom constructed from a separate piece and dovetailed and soldered to body, Flat band handle hinged to main body, Maker's mark along top of handle, "John Getz"
Domed lid with knob (not copper), classic shape with spout and moveable handle attached to flanges. Dove-tailed verticle seam visible opposite straight seamed spout. Bottom is dovetailed into place. Flanges which the handles are attached are riveted to the body by two rivets. Tin hinge?
Year Range From
1820
Year Range To
1850
Made By
Getz, John
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 37
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
People
Getz, John
Classification
Decorative Arts
Subcategory
Food Processing T&E
Search Terms
Copper
Object Name
Teakettle
Material
Copper
Height (in)
12.675
Width (in)
14
Depth (in)
9.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2013-11-06
Object ID
2002.154.1
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
2002.154
Other Number
SA# 24
Images
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