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1976

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Lid And Two-part Spout Of Hot Water Kettle/urn (USA), ca. 1845

This is a Lid and two-part spout of hot water kettle/urn. It was made by Samuel Kirk & Son. It is dated ca. 1845 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Allyn Cox. It is credited Gift of Allyn Cox.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 21.5 x 28 x 16.3 cm (8 7/16 x 11 x 6 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Lid And Two-part Spout Of Hot Water Kettle/urn (USA), ca. 1845; Made by Samuel Kirk & Son; silver; H x W x D: 21.5 x 28 x 16.3 cm (8 7/16 x 11 x 6 7/16 in.); Gift of Allyn Cox; 1976-109-1-e/g

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