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Kettle and stand with lid and burner
Designed by: William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854–1924)
Manufactured by: William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854–1924)
Manufactured by: William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854–1924)
English (London)
about 1890
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Copper, brass, rattan, ebony
Dimensions
28.5 x 23.5 x 22.2 cm (11 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Herbert Heidelberger
Accession Number1991.604a-d
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsMetalwork
DescriptionMarks: "W.A.S.B. & Co Ltd" on underside of kettle; "W.A.S. Benson" on underside of stand. The brass circular kettle of flared, tapering form, the circular lid rising to ebony finial, the looped handle covered with rattan. The brass stand with supporting branches, central domed burner and four splayed legs.
Marks
"W.A.S.B. & Co Ltd" on underside of kettle; "W.A.S. Benson" on underside of stand.
ProvenanceBy 1991, private collection, Washington, DC; 1991, anonymous gift to the MFA. Accession Date: September 25, 1991)