Silver kettle presented to Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy (1780 – 1854)

Silver spirit kettle, by Edward, John, and William Barnard, London, 1849. Silver body of kettle with swan-necked spout and scrolling handle, and fitted with a domed hinged cover surmounted with a melon shaped finial. Engraved with foliate scrolls and the arms of the Clockmakers’ Company and the inscription 'Presented to Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy Esqre FRAS, FRGS, Assoc: ICE &c &ca by the Master, Wardens & Court of Assistants of the Company of Clockmakers of the City of London, in token of the high sense they entertain of the eminent services rendered by him as a member of the Court during the long period of forty years, with a degree of zeal and ability which have greatly advanced the interests and character of the Corporation. 2nd July 1849' Detachable silver three-legged stand, with securing peg attached by chain (hinge joint pin missing), and internal frame to hold the burner. Removable silver spirit burner with cotton wick.

Clockmakers' Museum No. 1314. Presented to the Clockmakers' Museum by Mrs. A. Young, 2013.

This kettle was presented by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers to Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy (1780 – 1854) in recognition of his forty years of service. Vulliamy was very actively involved in the Company, not just with the foundation of its Museum, but also presiding as its Master five times. It was clearly valued by him as it is described in his will.