Hot Water Kettle with Stand and Burner
c. 1900
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
H.: 27 cm (10 5/8 in.)
Classification
kettle (vessel)
Department
Arts of the Americas
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
45480
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Art Institute of Chicago's Arts of Americas collection, this elegant *Hot Water Kettle with Stand Burner* (c. 1900) exemplifies the pinnacle of American silver craftsmanship by the Gorham Manufacturing Company.ed from gleaming silver and standing at 27 cm tall, this functional vessel was designed for the refined ritual of tea service, complete with a sturdy stand and integrated burner—likely fueled by alcohol—to maintain hot water at the perfect temperature. Gorham, a, Rhode Island powerhouse founded in 1831, dominated the silver industry by the turn of the century, blending in...