Kettle
Holcroft
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
312 x 346 x 169 mm; 219 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
United Kingdom
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11036.1
Summary
A large metal kettle specially made for the Esse cooker, with a raised angulated handle set over the top with a cylindrical brass coloured holding attachment, and accompanied by a detachable lid (NT11036.2).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
HOLCROFT / 10 PTS / U.K. PATENT NO 410237 / S.E. PAT 1932/12918 (raised lettering on one side of the kettle)
Makers and roles
Holcroft