Water boiler
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, Cast iron, Copper, Tin, Wood
Measurements
470 x 730 x 685 mm
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Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 883773
Summary
Large square copper water boiler/steamer and lid with top handle and U-shaped plate with three rivets in one corner, the two fixed handles of boiler attached by four rivets either side; also a brass front tap with black wooden (?) handle and cast iron drainer inside. On sides of interior are lips, possibly for extra shelving. Mark on lid A and B+Co.
Provenance
A gift of a deep copper pan with lid and tap from the Armourers & Brasiers' Company, Armourers' Hall, 81 Coleman Street, London EC2. June 1984
Marks and inscriptions
(impressed to side of handle on lid) A and B + Co.