Vintage 1870s William Soutter & Sons Copper Kettle

Marked at the base, thisWilliam Soutter & Sons of Birmingham copper kettle is made from a heavy gauge of copper and has castellated seams. The shoulder of the kettle has an embossed design showing a rose, a thistle and shamrocks. These are the emblems of the Union of Scotland, Ireland and England. There are brass fittings around the rim of the kettle and to the handle, and the lid has a brass acorn shaped finial.