Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
ca. 1770
1864.5
Marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Kettle stand
Object name
Kettle stand
Date
1907-1925
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 7 1/4 x 6 3/8 x 6 3/8 in. ( 18.4 x 16.2 x 16.2 cm )
Description
Cast silver kettle stand; base of the stepped stand is square in plan with plain banded side panels; four cast hairy paw feet with hairy knees; cast kettle supports seated on four stepped oval feet screwed into the base; circular burner reservoir in the center; maker's mark stamped on the base.
Credit Line
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Object Number
INV.14165b
Marks
stamped: on resovoir ring on base: "TIFFANY & Co.. 18889D MAKERS 1212 STERLING SILVER 925-1000 M"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
