Art Deco Cubist Copper Kettle with Spirit Burner Trivet
This 1920s Art Deco cubist copper kettle is offered on its original spirit burner trivet. Its faceted, geometric form reflects the angular design language of the period, when copper kitchenware was often given modernist shapes.
The body is built from a series of flat, angled planes that meet at sharp edges, giving the kettle a strongly sculptural appearance. A tapering spout projects from one side, and the flat-topped lid is pierced with small vents and finished with a faceted finial. The handle combines a dark wooden grip with curved metal arms that attach to the sides of the vessel. The matching trivet has four splayed legs that support the kettle above a central burner cup.
Condition, Originality and Collector Appeal
The copper shows an even, warm patina with areas of darker tarnish and light surface wear, consistent with age and use. The wooden handle grip is dark and shows some handling marks. The kettle and trivet appear to be complete and are offered in the condition shown, with no restoration evident. Buyers interested in Art Deco design, early twentieth century metalware or cubist-inspired domestic objects may find this piece of particular interest, as well as collectors of decorative copper and period kitchen equipment.
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