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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Toddy Kettle

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present), manufacturer

Title

Toddy Kettle
Sake Pot with Lid and Stand

Year

1883

Medium

  • Iron with copper,
  • brass,
  • Silver and ebony

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Iron with copper,
  • brass,
  • Silver and ebony

Materials

copper, ebony, brass (alloy), iron, silver

Geography

Place Made: Providence; Place Made: Rhode Island

Dimensions

Kettle: 10.6 x 21.5 x 12.2 cm (4 3/16 x 8 7/16 x 4 13/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Marks: Marked: [anchor] / GORHAM CO / W 22 / P / STERLING / IRON.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

The Gorham Collection. Gift of Textron Inc.

Object Number

1991.126.203a

Type

  • Metalwork

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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Toddy Kettle and Stand

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present), manufacturer
Toddy Kettle; Sake Pot with Lid and Stand, 1883
Iron with copper, brass, silver and ebony
Kettle: 10.6 x 21.5 x 12.2 cm (4 3/16 x 8 7/16 x 4 13/16 inches)
The Gorham Collection. Gift of Textron Inc. 1991.126.203a

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