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Beldray Copper Kettle

By jrt2, 23 November, 2008
Description

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.

Category
Metalware
Medium
Copper (possibly other material on inside - it's lighter colored)
Distinguishing marks
Imprint on bottom - "Beldray" (inside an eye/logenze shape) and the number "3"
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
about 6.5" tall; 8" wide at bottom; handle about 6.25" at widest on sides
Date Period
unknown
Weight
1.5 pounds
History
purchased at an estate sale
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Photos
Profile picture for user wallyh

wallyh

16 years 7 months ago

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. 

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jrt2

16 years 7 months ago

Re: Beldray Copper Kettle

Thanks !  I appreciate the information.
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