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Copper Kettles and Copper and Brass Watering Can, 3 Pieces

For Sale by Auction in
Nashville, Tennessee, US

– Lot of 3: two copper kettles and one copper and brass watering can. – Smaller kettle: oval body, gooseneck spout, riveted swing handle, domed lid with turned knob. A stamped mark and what appears to be a numeral "4" are on the base of one kettle; the mark is not legible in the photos.…

McLemore Auction Company
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Location
Nashville, Tennessee, United States (US)

Item description:

– Lot of 3: two copper kettles and one copper and brass watering can.
– Smaller kettle: oval body, gooseneck spout, riveted swing handle, domed lid with turned knob. A stamped mark and what appears to be a numeral "4" are on the base of one kettle; the mark is not legible in the photos.
– Larger kettle: round body, gooseneck spout, riveted swing handle with copper tube grip, domed lid with acorn finial.
– Watering can: oval copper body with brass top, half-moon fill opening, long brass spout, and brass loop handle.
– Condition: all pieces show tarnish, dark patina, spotting, and scratches. Green verdigris is visible at the handle attachments and solder seams. Small dents are visible on the kettle bodies. The smaller kettle's lid knob shows a crack line. The marked base shows worn and discolored areas, including a lighter rectangular patch.