A rare N.Z. early 20th century silver spirit kettle by 'Petersens Ltd', the tapered cylindrical body with large conforming cover with ebonised turned wood finial, the spout with bead finial, hanging within the tubular frame with overhead integral handle, the flared circular base dished to receive the burner, all parts in silver, the burner and pot stamped with maker's name and silver mark. Note: Petersen's Ltd is noted as the third period beginning in 1912 of the original Benjamin Petersen firm that began in 1863. 1291gms. Height 38 cm