Objects
Kettle- Tea
Caffeine
Consumption
Caffeine consumption
[Taken from catalogue entry]
This silver kettle was made by David Willaume the Elder, a leading Huguenot goldsmith from Metz who arrived in London in the 1680s. In 1708, at the time that the item was made, his shop was at the Golden Ball in Pall Mall. This was a good location close to the Court and the London homes of leading aristocratic families. The kettle was engraved later with the arms of Edward Gatacre (1768-1849).
Silver kettles became fashionable items used in preparing and serving tea. The water in the kettle was kept piping hot by a spirit lamp which formed part of the accompanying silver stand.
Creator
David Willaume
male
Production
Dates of Production: 1708
Golden Ball, Pall Mall, London, England
Consumer
Edward Gatacre
male
1768
1849
Gentleman
Materials
Metal- silver
Metal- plate
Museological Details
Kettle
Museum of London
74.226/1