Copper and Brass Kettle? Pot? Pitcher?

Yes, more downsizing activity... please give me some descriptors for which to search in order to decide what to do with it! It's about 14 inches high at the apex of the handle, 9 inches diameter, and about 13 inches from back to front. My ol' man's mother purchased it from the old Wolf's Auctions/Gallery here in Cleveland sometime around 1990. All origin al information has been lost. Thanks, y'all!!!!!!

 

Coal scuttle

 

Scuttle! Aha!

 

Thanks, Closet, that did it. I have discovered that it's hammered copper, not very old, and is currently offered (the exact one) on ETSY and eBay for 15-20 bucks. Thanks again!

 

polish the hell out of it and place if by the fireplace.

 

Really, Professor.
Funny thing... my ol' man has just claimed it for kindling.
Y'all are in the same union... Local 111, Men Who Like to Make Fires, I see.

 

well , I like the cut of his jib !!!
& yes....I've been known to light a fire or two !!!

 

The Prosecution rests!

 

That type of ware originally came from Holland (although very likely reproduced in China now.)

Debora

 

Thanks, Debora... I think I have a China version. Good to know!

 

No, I think yours is Dutch. 1980s perhaps. But condition is not good.

Debora

 

Snap!
Sitting in my fireplace here in France - they're very easily found over here, see them all the time for 5€ - 10€ or so at fleamarkets. Very low quality, thin and tinny compared to the locally made copperware from Villedieu-les-Poêles. Bought it because we need one - excuse the state of the fireplace!

 

Also sold in baby sizes to take pot plants.

 

That looks pretty much like *MY* fireplace now... since my ol' man claimed it for a kindling holder!
Thanks, ladies.