ProvenanceLarge copper kettle made by J Christison in Adelaide, c. 1912. He was a Scottish immigrant, The kettle was made to heat water for a baby’s bath.SignificanceThis kettle is an example of tinsmiths’ trade in the early 20th century.DescriptionBody funnel shaped narrowing to the top. Kettle has spout, lid and curved handle at the top. Has added bottom to go into a fire, to heat water (attached by four copper rivets). This one was made especially to heat water for a baby’s bath and is example of tinsmiths’ trade of this time.AcknowledgementKeywordskitchen utensilDate of Creationc1912Date of UsageAccession NumberHT 1985.1512
