Spun Brass Preserving Kettle Bucket Hiram W. Hayden Waterbury Connecticut Patent 1851

Product Description: Discover a piece of American Waterbury, Connecticut history with this Spun Brass Preserving Kettle with a bail handle, patented by Hiram W. Hayden in 1851, an American inventory and industrialist from Waterbury, Connecticut. This kettle features a spun brass body surface with copper rivets which hold the ears for the brass bail handle. A piece that connects you to a piece of Connecticut’s history – a perfect choice for those who appreciate metalware with provenance and purpose.

• Brass Kettle & Handle
• Rolled Brass Rim with Mix of Brass & Other Metal Alloy
• Bowled Bottom from Spun Brass Method

Additional Notation: Hiram W. Hayden's design of the handle was a wrought iron handle. This handle is brass. Normally that would raise a red flag as a reproduction although the original stamp is clear.

Patent Date of Bucket Design: December 16, 1851

Circa:  Uncertain (due to the design difference and material of handle)

Note: Refer to “Condition” for additional information

Dimensions:

Diameter: 9 ½”- 10” (slightly out-of-round)

Height: Pot only: 6 ¾”, 12”- 12 ½” (with handle in upright position)

Product Weight:  2 pounds

Color: Spun Brass

Primary Material: Brass

Inventor of Design: Hiram W. Hayden

Maker: Unknown. Waterbury Brass Company was the most notable manufacture although additional companies also bought the patent rights.

Marks: Hiram W. Hayden, Waterbury Conn, Patent Dec. 16 1851 (incised/impressed on bottom)

Condition:  Previously owned - used.  Condition is consistent with age and use. Interior: Patina with staining. Exterior – patina, a few indentations and scratches (as shown). Does not sit flush on surface which is common from this spun brass process. Slightly out-of-round. 

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Disclosure: Antique and vintage collectibles may contain lead or lead-based materials including but not limited to lead-based paint, glazes, solder and other components. Display safely either in enclosed cases or areas inaccessible to children, pregnant women and pets.

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