One Gallon Brass Trade Kettle Utensils Also known as loaf sugar

Also known as loaf sugar

The ears and bail are handwrought iron

Based on an example found in Neuwmann's Early American Antique Country Furnishings page 184

So here it is

C - Green Line on One Side and Bronze Tone on Other Side

One Gallon Brass Trade Kettle Utensils Also known as loaf sugarTrade Kettles were in use from the mid 1600s all the way to the American Civil War. They were commonly traded with Indians, thus their name. Riveted dog eared tabs secure the iron bail. This Kettle is about 9 in diameter, 4 1 2" tall, and holds about a gallon. Made of solid brass with folded and riveted brass ears and the interior is tin lined for food safety. The sides of the kettle are angled and the bottom is slightly rounded. Imported. Item # TK