{"product_id":"antique-french-copper-tea-kettle-late-19th-century-no-2-capacity","title":"Antique French Copper Tea Kettle | Late 19th Century | No. 2 Capacity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful antique French copper tea kettle, dating to the late 19th century, captures the warmth and charm of traditional French country kitchens. With its graceful bellied shape, elegant curved spout, and classic hinged swing handle, the kettle has a timeless silhouette that feels right at home in a French château or countryside kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kettle features a brass finial atop the lid and a sturdy hinged swing handle, allowing it to be easily lifted from the stove. The rounded bellied form gives the kettle both visual elegance and excellent heat distribution—one of the reasons copper cookware has been treasured by European cooks for centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis kettle has been professionally restored and relined with tin, ensuring it is safe for boiling water while preserving the integrity of the original vessel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamped to the underside and on the handle is the number “2,” which traditionally denotes the kettle’s size designation rather than an exact measured capacity. In French copperware this typically corresponds to a No. 2 kettle size, generally holding approximately 2 pints, though exact capacity can vary slightly depending on the maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounder Beth Ann especially loves the silhouette of this kettle, noting that its full bellied shape and elegant proportions evoke the feeling of a French countryside château kitchen, where copper vessels once hung proudly over hearths and ranges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight (including handle): 10 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth (including spout): 9 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Antique French copper tea kettle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Late 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Graceful bellied shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hinged swing handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Brass finial lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Professionally retinned interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stamped “No. 2” to underside and handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming and functional piece of historic French copperware, perfect for collectors or for bringing the warmth and romance of a traditional European kitchen into the home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coppermill Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52365415743807,"sku":null,"price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2623\/3663\/files\/24460730-A180-406F-BD18-55A887CF0D6D.jpg?v=1773933182","url":"https:\/\/coppermillkitchen.com\/products\/antique-french-copper-tea-kettle-late-19th-century-no-2-capacity","provider":"Coppermill Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}