Kettle and Stand
Gabriel Sleath
(1674–1756)
1724–25
Object PlaceLondon, England
Medium/TechniqueSilver, rattan, ivory
DimensionsH. 31.7 cm x W. 23.8 cm x D. 187.8 cm (12 1/2 x 9 3/8 x 7 3/8 in.); Weight: 2, 103.6 gm (67 oz and 13 dwt)
Credit LineBequest of Frank Brewer Bemis
Accession number35.1613
ClassificationsSilver
InscriptionsARMORIALS: engraved on side of kettle, an unidentified coat of arms and crest (quarterly 1 and 4, a lion rampant, two ten roudels, four, three, two and one, three, two, chrevonelles; in pretence, 1 and 4, on a chevron five between three saltiers; 2 and 3, a lion rampant and in chief three escallops; crest: a leopard's head).
INSCRIPTIONS: engraved on underside of lamp, "69=0".ProvenanceCrichton Brothers, New York, purchased by Frank Brewer Bemis, December 2, 1918, Bequest of Frank Brewer Bemis to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 7, 1935).
