Accession Number

983.293.001.001

Description

One silver-plated swing-style tea kettle with a hinged lid with a small finial. The kettle is heavily repouseed, embossed and engraved with a design of a palm tree, with fern and flowers repeated on both sides. The handle is stationary. Two lugs on each side to hold the pot on the stand and allow the kettle to tilt forward in a stable fashion. There is a circular presentation plaque on one of the kettle side with inscription "SHOOTING MATCH AT HASTINGS WON BY T.W. ALLAN 12 OCT. 1891". The separate base has an opening to hold an open-flame burner.

History of Use

This teakettle was won by T.W. "Tommy" Allan at a shooting match at Hastings in 1891. He was later with British Columbia's Pacific Salvage Company. The teakettle was given to The Castle Society by Mr. Allen's daughter, Mrs. Hebert William Davey, in 1980. 1

1. Society For the Preservation and Maintenance of Craigdarroch Castle report to members, June 23, 1980.

Date

1891

Dimensions

29 cm
22 cm

Material

Metal, silver; Metal, alloy

Technique

Plated; Electroplated; Engraved; Repoussed

Country of Origin

United States of America