Tea kettle
John Wakelin (fl.1776)
Category
Silver
Date
1782
Materials
Leather, Silver, Wood
Measurements
235 x 225 x 180 mm; 46 oz t (Wt)
Place of origin
London
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Osterley Park and House, London
NT 772324.1
Summary
A plain neo classical hot water tea kettle with tucked under cylindrical body, swing handle, engraved armorial. With matching stand and burner.
Provenance
Jersey bequest, March 1993.
Marks and inscriptions
The body of the kettle engraved with the Villier's family arms. Note the arms on the kettle donate an heraldic heiress. Could this be for the 4th Countess of Jersey?
Makers and roles
John Wakelin (fl.1776), maker William Taylor, maker