Antique English Victorian silver plated spirit kettle & stand in the Queen Ann style. Oval shaped kettle with fluted decoration around the outside & a domed shaped hinged lid on the top black finial on the top. Nicely scrolled shaped carrying handle over the top with ebonised wood insert & a swan neck spout on the side. The kettle sits on a plain stand & is raised on four shaped legs. Inside the legs is a stand with a spirit warmer mounted inside with hinged lid & handle which would have been used to keep the contents of the kettle warm in the dining room, the warmer still has some wick left inside. Marked on the underside with the makers mark. Lovely collectors item.
 
 
Maker
Liberty & Co
London 
Founded by Arthur Lasemby Liberty in 1875 as Liberty & Co. In 1894 the firm became Liberty & Co Ltd. The firm used the trade mark TUDRIC
 
 
Weight
1240 grams (total)
 
Dimensions
L x W x H
230mm x 140mm 350mm
 
Condition.
Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing. There are no significant dings or dents & there is no loss of silver plate. The hinge of the spirit warmer is a little loose due to many years of use.