Ansonia Brass Co. Kettle, 1852-1865

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Kettle (Vessel)

Date Made

1852-1865

Creator Notes

Manufactured by the Ansonia Brass & Copper Co. of Ansonia, Connecticut, using a process patented by Hiram Washington Hayden.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

33.1042.18

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Wrought iron (Iron alloy)

Color

Gold (Color)
Dark brown

Dimensions

Height: 6.25 in
Width: 10.75 in
Length: 9.75 in

Inscriptions

on bottom: H. W. HAYDEN'S / PATENT / DEC. 16 1851 / MANUFACTURED / BY THE ANSONIA BRASS CO.
Ansonia Brass Co. Kettle, 1852-1865