Magnificent and very rare example of american art silver.
Breathtaking quality hand chased repousse floral decoration, truly collectors grade.  
Gorgeous sterling silver hot water kettle on stand. 
American, circa 1870's - 1880's.
Naturalistic details on stand, crisp realistically hand chased floral decoration. 
It's hard to imagine that high raised repousse decoration is hand chased from the sheet of silver metal, but it is!
Beautiful original period monogram at the bottom
Marked under the base: bailey, banks & biddle, sterling. As we know bailey, banks and biddle silver company was founded on september 20th ,1832 at 136 chestnut street, philadelphia and was making its own silver until 1862. This magnificent example was probably made by other fine american silver maker and sold by bailey, banks and biddle -  one of the finest 19th century american retailers.   
  size:
About 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm) high at the handle.   
  weight:
Total weight is about 48+ troy oz. (1505 grams) - very good weight for the size.     
  condition:
Very good original antique condition with minor charming indication of age. 
Very light normal handling marks. 
Beautiful original monogram at the bottom (not deep and can be removed). 
No play to handle joints. 
Original burner. 
Never was polished on the wheel - details are crisp. 
No repairs.
Superior, investment quality example of antique american art silver