Mahogany Chippendale Kettle Stand

c. 1780-1790

ERIC PEARSON
1962
mahogany, brass

H 2 1/4 in. | W 1 in. | D 1 in.
H 5.715 cm | W 2.54 cm | D 2.54 cm

1997.359
Gift of the Eloise Kruger Charitable Trust

Eloise Kruger commissioned this kettle stand, or urn stand, from Eric Pearson based on a clipping she sent him of an Irish urn stand.

The table is large enough to hold little more than a hot kettle, keeping it safely off other surfaces as tea is served. Most kettle stands contained a pull out slide such as this one, which could be used to place your cup as the hot tea is poured.