Object Details
Manufacturer
Dominick and Haff, New York, New York, 1872 – 1928
Retailer
Bailey, Banks and Biddle, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, founded 1878
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
The stand (b) is square; a curved stepped edge is ornamented with a repeating design of repousse leaves and berries, against a chased background of overlapping leaves. From opposite corners rise the support brackets for the kettle (a), formed of tapered curved bands with a trefoil top. The supports are decorated with repousse designs of vines, leaves, and butterflies, arranged asymmetrically. The square body of the teapot is similarly decorated. A flush-hinged flat lid, a foliate knop, a curved spout with foliate terminal, and a square handle fitted with ivory insulators, are all similarly decorated. The stand is fitted with a plain, square spirit lamp (c) with removable wick holder/cover (d).
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness
Date
1881
Accession Number
1980-20-1-a/d
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
metalwork
Decorative Arts
Object Name
tea kettle, stand
Type
tea kettle, stand
Medium
silver, ivory
Dimensions
H x W x D (a/d): 30.5 × 23.5 × 19 cm (12 in. × 9 1/4 in. × 7 1/2 in.)
made in
New York, New York, USA
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1980-20-1-a_d