This brass kettle/bucket is a rich piece of 19th-century American history. Produced in the late 1800s by renowned American Brass Kettle Manufacturers (Ansonia, CT), this heavy-duty pail represents classic utilitarian folk design at its finest.
The underside has their signature circular manufacturer stamp, showing partial wear from decades of authentic woodstove and hearth use. It comes with its original, heavy, hand-forged black iron swing handle securely fastened to the heavy brass rim by chunky copper rivets.
Measuring a substantial 15" across the top rim, this deep pot is a perfect size to repurpose as a rustic fireside log holder, magazine bucket, hearth display centerpiece, or unique porch planter.
Dimensions: 15" Top Diameter x 10" Base Diameter x 10" Total Height (excluding handle)
Condition: Good antique condition with an aged patina. The exterior shows a beautiful warm golden sheen with light surface scuffs and minor historical dings that only enhance its true primitive character. The interior has discoloration and light green verdigris from its working days. The bottom is structurally solid with no pinholes or thin spots. The iron handle is completely secure.
This brass kettle/bucket is a rich piece of 19th-century American history. Produced in the late 1800s by renowned American Brass Kettle Manufacturers (Ansonia, CT), this heavy-duty pail represents classic utilitarian folk design at its finest.
The underside has their signature circular manufacturer stamp, showing partial wear from decades of authentic woodstove and hearth use. It comes with its original, heavy, hand-forged black iron swing handle securely fastened to the heavy brass rim by chunky copper rivets.
Measuring a substantial 15" across the top rim, this deep pot is a perfect size to repurpose as a rustic fireside log holder, magazine bucket, hearth display centerpiece, or unique porch planter.
Dimensions: 15" Top Diameter x 10" Base Diameter x 10" Total Height (excluding handle)
Condition: Good antique condition with an aged patina. The exterior shows a beautiful warm golden sheen with light surface scuffs and minor historical dings that only enhance its true primitive character. The interior has discoloration and light green verdigris from its working days. The bottom is structurally solid with no pinholes or thin spots. The iron handle is completely secure.
