A late 18^th century Dutch silver miniature ‘toy’ kettle, Amsterdam circa 1780

Of compressed baluster form, with fluted sections, the pull off lid with fluted edge, as well as a shaped swing handle. Marked underneath with town mark, crowned V tax mark (1814-93), and a further obscured incuse marks.

Height – 6 cm / 2.25 inches

Weight – 42 grams / 1.35 ozt