Kettles and Gatemarks

[Greg W.]

Hello everyone I’m new to the forum, and I have a couple of questions. Are all gatemarked pieces pre-1900? And would like to know if anyone could help identifying this kettle

 

[Doug D.]

Generally speaking, bottom gated pieces (as opposed to side-gated) pre-date the late 1800s. Large format pieces such as cauldrons, sugar kettles, etc, are still seen bottom gated even after that era.

 

[Greg W.]

Generally speaking, bottom gated pieces (as opposed to side-gated) pre-date the late 1800s. Large format pieces such as cauldrons, sugar kettles, etc, are still seen bottom gated even after that era.

Thank you for helping with that.

 

[LVaughn]

I have 3 or 4 just like that one. Be aware that they are usually covered in many layers of old paint that can sometimes be difficult to completely remove. Often you will find lots of rust under the paint. But keep at it, with work they do clean up nice and can make good users.

 

[Greg W.]

I have 3 or 4 just like that one. Be aware that they are usually covered in many layers of old paint that can sometimes be difficult to completely remove. Often you will find lots of rust under the paint. But keep at it, with work they do clean up nice and can make good users.

Hey L, what can you tell me about the maker and age?

 

[LVaughn]

Greg, lots of foundries made kettles like this, the shape itself isn't really all that distinctive. When asking for information on a piece you really should include more photos, especially one showing the complete bottom of the piece and another showing the handle or bail ears. That said however, it is unlikely that anyone can identify the maker with any degree of accuracy unless they actually put their name or some special mark or code somewhere on the piece (which we can't see in just this one photo). Other than that I agree with what Doug said above.