{"product_id":"vintage-engraved-metal-kettle-with-swing-handle","title":"Vintage Engraved Metal Kettle with Swing Handle","description":"\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e : Vintage round metal kettle featuring a short curved pouring spout, removable fitted lid, and large hinged swing handle for carrying. The body and lid are decorated with engraved floral and botanical motifs, giving the utilitarian form a distinctive handcrafted appearance. A small vent hole is incorporated into the lid. The kettle retains an aged silver-gray finish with scattered spotting, scratches, oxidation, and surface wear consistent with use and age. An impressed circular maker's mark is present on the underside, but it is not sufficiently legible in the photographs for a reliable attribution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eStyle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTraditional Asian-Inspired \/ Folk Metalware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eTechnique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFormed metal construction with engraved decoration, rolled edges, fitted removable lid, applied spout, and riveted swing-handle mounts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eTools Used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMetal-forming tools, engraving tools, punches, riveting tools, forming dies, and finishing tools.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eHistory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCompact metal kettles of this general form were made as durable vessels for heating, carrying, and pouring water. Decorative engraving transformed an everyday household object into a more ornamental piece of functional metalware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer \/ Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMaker: Unknown. A circular impressed mark is visible on the underside, but the lettering or symbol cannot be identified with confidence from the supplied photographs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n8 ¼\" W x 7\" D x 5 ¼\" T\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eSuggested Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nApproximately 2 lb.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eSuggested Shipping Package Dimension\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nApproximately 11\" W x 10\" D x 8\" T\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem Number\u003c\/b\u003e : P17261\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Category \u003c\/b\u003e : Housewares\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Brand \u003c\/b\u003e : Unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n        ","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Used \/ 8 ¼\" W x 7\" D x 5 ¼\" T \/ Metal","offer_id":44349890986164,"sku":"C1091P17261-V1","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9512\/4916\/files\/1787150829-10.jpeg?v=1787159179","url":"https:\/\/www.rbxhub.com\/products\/vintage-engraved-metal-kettle-with-swing-handle","provider":"Rebuilders Xchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}