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Antique French Copper Tea Kettle 19thC Dovetailed Goose Neck Brass Handle Pot
Up for sale is a magnificent piece of authentic 19th-century European metalware: an Antique French Hand-Hammered Solid Copper Tea Kettle, dating to approximately the mid-to-late 1800s.
Exuding rich French country farmhouse charm, this heavy-gauge kettle features exceptional hand-crafted details characteristic of historic Parisian and regional coppersmith guilds. True to pieces manufactured prior to the 1890 trade marking acts, it is unsigned, showcasing its authenticity through a traditional hand-brazed dovetailed interlocking base seam.
DESIGN & ARTISAN CRAFTSMANSHIP:
* Dovetail Construction: Features prominent, hand-brazed interlocking dovetail teeth running seamlessly along the circular base plate—the absolute hallmark of true 19th-century bench craft.
* Fluid Spout: Outfitted with a gorgeous fluid gooseneck (swan-neck) pouring spout, attached low on the belly for traditional hearth pouring.
* Fixed Handle: Features a heavy, contoured cast-brass overhead handle that is securely fixed with solid copper rivets and reinforced with historic solder for complete stability.
* Fitted Lid: Complete with its original stepped copper lid capped by a turned brass finial knob.
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT:
* Height to Lid: 8 inches
* Total Height (to Handle): 11 inches
* Total Width (Spout to Back): 11.5 inches
* Base Length: 8 inches
* Opening Diameter: 3.75 inches
* Weight: Approximately 2.13 lbs (unpacked)
CONDITION:
Excellent antique condition with a stunning, unpolished deep copper patina. The exterior and base show gorgeous age-appropriate character marks, micro-dings, and authentic surface oxidation that tell the story of its long history over early wood stoves. The joints, handles, and spout are completely rock-solid with no loose points or structural splits. Sold primarily as a premier decorative collector's item or kitchen display piece.
An extraordinary addition for a serious antique copper collector or an eye-catching accent for a traditional kitchen hearth!
