Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 March 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 March 2026

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Lot 511: Two pieces of antique English hearth metalware comprising a copper tea kettle and a brass jam pan

This auction ended on March 12, 2026.

Estimated price: £15 - £30

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £16

A collection of two antique metalware items associated with historic hearth use. The first item is a tea kettle constructed from copper, featuring a curved spout and a fitted lid topped with a decorative finial. It is equipped with a fixed overhead handle with a cylindrical grip. The second item is a round vessel, identified as a jam or preserve pan, featuring a polished brass interior and a heavily blackened exterior. It is fitted with a slender iron swinging bail handle secured to the body with rivets. Both pieces show evidence of traditional construction and lack visible manufacturer marks or inscriptions.