Lot 398: A Metal Kettle with Gooseneck Spout and Acorn Finial

A large metal kettle featuring a bulbous body with a wide, flat base and rounded shoulders. The piece is fitted with a swan-neck or gooseneck spout and a tall, fixed handle with a cylindrical grip. The tiered lid is surmounted by a cast acorn-shaped finial. The construction shows visible joins at the shoulder and where the spout is integrated into the body. The handle is secured with rivets at the shoulder.