KETTLE
[Food Processing Tools and Equipment]
Accession Number: 1981.257.97
Physical Description: Spun brass kettle. Dull finish. Brass fixtures for ferrous metal (steel?) hemispherical handle. Tapered sides and slightly rounded bottom. Once had an 1812 insignia on kettle now missing; location indicated by rough spot on kettle.
History of Object: Presumed donated to KSHS by the Daughters of 1812. According to label, "Brass kettle with '1812' insignia. Present by Mrs. C.R. Miller, General Henry Leavenworth Chapter." PAT'D APRIL 27, 1869 #89,491 - Marcy, J.J. assignor to self and E. Miller & Co., West Meriden, CT. Machine for spinning metal. PAT'D MARCH 15, 1870 #100,912 - Marcy, J.J. assignor to self and E. Miller & Co., West Meriden, CT. Machine for spinning sheet metal.
Date: Between 1875 and 1900
Dimensions (in cm): H: 8 1/2" Diam: 12"
Marks/Inscriptions: [stamped in circular pattern on bottom of kettle, top half of circle] PAT. APR. 27, 1869. // [stamped on bottom of kettle, on lower half of circle] MAR. 15, 1870 //
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Origin, Place of: West Meriden (Conn.)
Creators and Contributors
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E. Miller & Co.
Status: Cataloged
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