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Tea kettle and cover: O.2-1985

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Iron tea kettle, decorated in relief with a boy and buffalos. With an inscribed panel.
The lid is copper coloured, and is incised underneath with a signature.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by A. H. Palmer

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1985-01-28) by Palmer, A. H.

Dating

19th Century
1800 - 1899

Materials used in production

Iron

Techniques used in production

Relief

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.2-1985
Primary reference Number: 138786
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 15 December 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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