ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER SPIRIT KETTLE MADE BY HERBERT CHARLES LAMBERT 1908

Reference number: 299443mf EB-B4

Item Condition:

This item is in very good condition for its age.  There are some marks and scratches on it in places.  The warming burner has a dent and scratches in it.  There are marks on the inside of the kettle.  Please see the photos as they form part of our description.  It comes as pictured.

Description:

• A spirit kettle is a silver teapot or kettle that sits upon a stand and has a burner beneath it. It is aptly named ‘spirit’ kettle because the burner often used spirits to fuel a flame. 
• It has 2 keys which are both fixed on silver chains with a hinged bracket at the front to allow the kettle to be tipped forward to pour and a locking point at the rear.
• The spirit/tea kettle comes off the stand by pulling out the 2 keys that secure it in place.

Details:

• Total weight 1.6kg
• Fully hallmarked - 
• Made by Herbert Charles Lambert 
• Lambert Coventry Street London
• Date stamped for 1908
• Measurements -
• Total height approx 33 cm
• Width approx 15 cm
• Length approx 20 cm (rear of kettle to tip of spout)