Mappin & Webb Silver-plated Spirit Kettle Approximate dimensions:

• Kettle capacity: 2 pints
• Kettle height to rim: 66mm (2.6")

Condition
Fine with age and usage marks. Heavy natural tarnish. Wick height adjuster functional. Wick required.

The Mappin & Webb Spirit Kettle is a silver-plated antique item with a capacity of approximately 2 pints. Crafted from silver-plated metal, it features a round kettle design with a non-hinged lid adorned with a finial and a swan neck for pouring ease. The kettle's handle is firmly soldered to the body for convenient handling.

Accompanying the kettle is a cradle stand with four oval ball feet, designed to securely hold the kettle. Inside the stand fits a burner, engraved with the instruction "Only Fill With Spirit."

Manufactured by Mappin & Webb, a renowned British luxury goods company established in 1775, the kettle bears the company's branding, along with the inscription "Prince's Plate" and a serial number (W6596). The kettle is marked as having a capacity of 2 pints.

Over time, the kettle has acquired marks indicative of both its age and usage, resulting in a heavy natural tarnish. While some may prefer to maintain this patina, others may choose to polish it away depending on personal preference. The wick height adjuster on the burner is functional, although a wick is required for operation.

Item Specifics

• Manufacturer: Mappin & Webb
• Material: Silver-plated metal
• Capacity: 2½ pints
• Dimensions: 2.8" (capacity), 2.6" (height to rim)
• Markings: Mappin & Webb branding, Prince's Plate, serial number (W6596)