eBay

Antique James Clews Birmingham JCB Brass Tea pot/kettle w feet, black handle, swan handle

Description Offering what served originally as a toddy kettle, 'toddy' or 'spirit' refer to the practice of warming liquors in a kettle. The spout has a classical swan neck design. The handle is fixed with rivets and solder. The feet are of a drawer pull design. The butt joint is smoothly brazed. The spout is securely soldered to a spigot raised on the kettle body. James Clews Family is considered best in Birmingham England, the home of fine metal ware. It operated 1835-1948. This item is probably turn-of-the-century.

Maker’s Mark: Impressed J.C. with B below in a circle, and arrows on each side.

Dimensions: 7 ½” tall, 9 ½” wide at middle.

Condition: Excellent considering its age. Nice patina. Handle has no breaks or cracks and is tight.

Flaws: a small ding (only one!) on the side, spot tarnish.

Comments: We rescued this at a recent estate auction.

General Notes:

We accept reasonable offers!
We pack with great care.
We are NOT a business, but retirees who use eBay to help us downsize. We also attend auctions and list our finds so that others can enjoy them.
We do our best to show and describe the item as we see it but we may miss some small defect.
The photos are an integral part of the item description. Please examine all photos to ensure you like what you see and are satisfied with the condition of the item. Use the zoom feature to see small details.
If you have any questions, please message before purchasing.
All sales final.
We do not accept returns but will provide refunds for shipper damage with proof of the claim.
Payment must be made within 3 days of purchase/auction/offer acceptance.
We do our best to ship within 3 business days of receiving your payment.
Your purchase will be packed with care to prevent to the best of our ability any shipping damage.
We combine shipping when possible. If you intend to buy several items please let us know beforehand and we can send you a combined shipping invoice.
Buyer pays for Shipping & Handling.

WE NEVER MARK UP SHIPPING.

Shipping is via the United States Postal Service Priority Shipping because it includes insurance, which is invaluable in the event of shipping damage.

-ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL BUYERS-

We ship through eBay's Global Shipping Program. You are responsible for all import duties, taxes and charges for shipment from the US to your home country. Our shipping charge is only sufficient to cover the costs to send the item to eBay's US shipping facility.