Kettle

Designer Design attributed to Christopher Dresser British, Scottish

Manufacturer Benham & Froud British

ca. 1885

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 516

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Title: Kettle
Designer: Design attributed to Christopher Dresser (British, Glasgow, Scotland 1834–1904 Mulhouse)
Manufacturer: Benham & Froud (British, ca. 1855–1924)
Date: ca. 1885
Culture: British, London
Medium: Copper, brass
Dimensions: 13 9/16 in., 2.6 lb. (34.4 cm, 1.2 kg)
Classification: Metalwork-Copper
Credit Line: Purchase, Robert L. Isaacson Gift, 1990
Object Number: 1990.123.1
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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