{"product_id":"wedgwood-black-basalt-and-encaustic-enamel-rum-kettle","title":"Wedgwood Black Basalt and Encaustic Enamel Rum Kettle","description":"Crafted by Wedgwood, this rare, round-shaped rum kettle is comprised of black basalt and features a molded bail handle and glazed interior. Referred to as “the widow,” a “Sybil” figure of a seated woman covered head-to-toe in a shroud sits atop the kettle lid and serves as its knob finial. Terra-cotta red and white encaustic enamel bands of anthemion, or palms, decorate the entire piece in a clear homage to Classical motifs of Ancient Greek pottery. During the Georgian era, rum was mixed with hot water, lemon and sugar to create a libation known as “Grog.” This fine kettle would have been used to serve this body-warming tipple in chilly English weather. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1800 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Stamped \"WEDGWOOD\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 11\" wide x 8 1\/2\" deep x 10 1\/2\" high \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance: The Starr Collection.","brand":"MSR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50275039281442,"sku":"31-0218","price":9850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6710\/0706\/files\/31-0218_1.png?v=1756231885","url":"https:\/\/banksyarts.com\/products\/wedgwood-black-basalt-and-encaustic-enamel-rum-kettle","provider":"The Louvre of America","version":"1.0","type":"link"}