Hot water urn 1830 - 1831

"Hot Water Urn" is a sterling silver piece created by John Angell between 1830 and 1831. The urn is a classic design with a rounded body, two ornate handles, and a domed lid. The urn sits on a square base supported by four rounded feet. The surface of the urn is adorned with a series of vertical grooves, which give it a textured appearance. Angell was a young and talented silversmith, sadly he passed away in 1837 at the age of 22. This piece is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.