Kettle
1813-1814 (made)
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Boiling water could be kept hot at the table by means of the burner fitted to the stand below the kettle. The discovery of camphorine, an odourless and inexpensive fuel for the burner, is credited with the revival of interest in the kettle form in the 19th century. In 1806, Garrards supplied Queen Charlotte with a " plain tea kettle with lamp and stand for £ 22 10s.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 5 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Silver, London hallmarks for 1813-14, mark of Paul Storr |
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| Gallery label | KETTLE WITH BURNER AND STAND
London, 1813-14
Mark of Paul Storr and 1105 stamped
Engraved with the crest and the arms of Ormonde
Boiling water could be kept hot at the table by means of the burner fitted to the stand below the kettle. The discovery of camphorine, an odourless and inexpensive fuel for the burner, is credited with the revival of interest in the kettle form in the 19th century. In 1806, Garrards supplied Queen Charlotte with a " plain tea kettle with lamp and stand for £ 22 10s.
Accepted in lieu of tax(2002) |
| Object history | Acquisition RF: 53 / 599 No Reg Des In lieu of Estate Tax - Ormonde Estate Engraved with the crest, motto and arms of Ormonde. Boiling water could be kept hot at the table by means of the burner fitted to the stand below the kettle. The discovery of camphorine, an odourless and inexpensive fuel for the burner, is credited with the revival of interest in the kettle form in the 19th century. In 1806, Garrards supplied Queen Charlotte with a " plain tea kettle with lamp and stand for £ 22 10s. |
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| Summary | Boiling water could be kept hot at the table by means of the burner fitted to the stand below the kettle. The discovery of camphorine, an odourless and inexpensive fuel for the burner, is credited with the revival of interest in the kettle form in the 19th century. In 1806, Garrards supplied Queen Charlotte with a " plain tea kettle with lamp and stand for £ 22 10s. |
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| Accession number | M.58 to D-1982 |
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| Record created | March 3, 2004 |
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