Caption

Kettle with warmer; maker: André Aucoc goldsmith; tableware, kettle; 1887–1911; France, Paris; vessel; height 39 cm, width 27 cm, depth 17 cm, A highly ornate metallic vessel with a tall curved handle and a hinged lid sits on an elaborately carved stand; the metal appears gold-toned and slightly aged, with intricate floral and scrollwork decorations covering the body, spout, handle, lid, and base. The vessel has a bulbous central body with raised decorative panels and garland motifs, a long curved spout with ornamental detailing at its tip, and a sculpted finial atop the lid. The handle is large and decorative with scroll shapes and carved accents. The stand is openwork with flowing, curved legs and matching ornamental motifs, and a small round container or burner is nestled beneath the vessel within the stand. The background is a plain light gray.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A09_409

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77.2Mb (2.6Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Kettle warmer maker André Aucoc goldsmith tableware kettle 1887–1911 France Paris vessel height 39 cm width 27 cm depth 17 cm highly ornate metallic vessel tall curved handle hinged lid sits elaborately carved stand metal gold-toned slightly aged intricate floral scrollwork decorations covering body spout lid base bulbous central body raised decorative panels garland motifs long ornamental detailing tip sculpted finial atop large decorative scroll shapes carved accents openwork flowing curved legs matching ornamental motifs small round container burner nestled beneath vessel within background plain light gray.