Caption

Kettle with warmer, by André Aucoc, goldsmith; tableware kettle, 1887–1911; France, Paris; vessel; height 39 cm, width 27 cm, depth 17 cm, A single ornate metal pitcher-like vessel with a large curved handle arching over its top, two elongated spouts on opposite sides, and a domed lid topped with a sculpted finial; the body and lid are decorated with embossed floral and foliate motifs, scrollwork, and carved cartouche shapes, and the vessel stands on a decorative tripod base with scrolling legs, a small suspended chain, and a round burner or reservoir beneath; visible colors include metallic gold tones, pale brass hues, and subtle shadows of gray against a neutral light gray background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A09_412

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (2.4Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Kettle warmer André Aucoc goldsmith tableware kettle 1887–1911 France Paris vessel height 39 cm width 27 cm depth 17 cm single ornate metal pitcher- large curved handle arching top two elongated spouts opposite sides domed lid topped sculpted finial body lid decorated embossed floral foliate motifs scrollwork carved cartouche shapes vessel stands decorative tripod base scrolling legs small suspended chain round burner reservoir beneath visible colors include metallic gold tones pale brass hues subtle shadows gray neutral light gray background.