Copper kettle with wide base, metal handle (with 2 holes underneath the top portion), gooseneck-shaped spout and removable lid. Inside is lighter colored (tin or hard-water deposits?). It's in good condition except for a couple of dents. Handle is firmly attached.
The main part of the kettle has dark streaks. At first I thought they were left behind when someone tried to clean it, but now I'm thinking it may be part of the original design. I'm not sure either way. There is a bluish-green buildup in spots on the surface that appear to be natural buildup of minerals (patina maybe?). Some of it is visible in the photo.
Bottom has imprint that says "Belknap" (inside eye/logenze shape) and to its right it has a large number "3" (see photo). I'd really like to know what the "3" might signify.
I haven't cleaned this at all yet. I'm not sure I should be cleaning it and haven't researched how to clean it.
Re: Beldray Copper Kettle
The metal inside is tin which is a lining used on copper holloware used for cooking.
The #3 is the size 3 pints.
History:
http://oldcopper.org/Beldray.htm http://www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk/Museum/metalware/beldray/beldray00.htm
Some folks like their copper shined up. Other folks like the old patina. Value $50 and up depending on location.Â
Re: Beldray Copper Kettle