Antique Copper Apple Butter Kettle Ruglings Soft faded/blanched aqua green/blue field

Soft faded/blanched aqua green/blue field

checkered border

:: Triple hexagonal center medallion enveloped by hook and latch design relief with interior geometric blossomed plants and minor medallions atop a covered field of pinwheel floral top views

and pale terracotta blush

Antique Copper Apple Butter Kettle Ruglings Soft faded/blanched aqua green/blue field:: Antique hammered copper kettle with blacksmithed handle, most commonly used to make apple butter, likely from the mid 19th century to the first quarter 20th century. As this item is antique it does show signs of use and wear, with the bottom showing a few small pinholes cracks. Size measures: 20" x 16" x 12". Item ID: 13067