A French copper lidded fish kettle, circa 1900, the fish kettle or poacher with straight sides and cover, tin lined interior and complete with internal lifter, with rivet joined brass handles. Height 4.33 in., length 24.41 in., width 7.28 in.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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