An unusual boot shaped copper vessel made as a water warmer or kettle. The elongated flattened 'toe' of the boot is made for insertion under the hot coals of a kitchen range. This rare item was made in the 19th Century or early 20th Century, probably circa 1875 to 1910.
Condition: excellent - with little wear.
36cm ( 14 inches) long; 14.5cm (5.7 inches) high.