“Night Lamp to Provide Illumination and Conserve Hot Liquids”
Manufacturer
Wedgwood
(English, founded 1759)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
PeriodGeorge III (1760-1820)
Dateca.1790-1820
MediumGlazed earthenware (creamware)
DimensionsOverall (G08.2.09a-d): 31.5 x 23 x 12.7 cm (12 3/8 x 9 1/16 x 5 in.)
MarkingsImpressed WEDGWOOD and 5
DescriptionWedgwood creamware punch kettle, used to heat alcoholic punches. A cup or bowl with a small burner would have been placed inside the base to gently warm the contents of the kettle above.
Credit LineGift of Jean & Kenneth Laundy
Object numberG08.2.9a-d
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - CreamwareStatus
On view
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