Posted 17 days ago
kwqd
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This cherry bark themed tetsu-kyusu is 3.25" in diameter x 3" high, minus spout and lid. It has an unknown maker's mark and its stamped aluminum infuser survived with the pot. It weighs 1 lb and 4 ounces and holds 6-8 ounces of water. This appears to be another, never used, souvenir tetsu-kyusu.
I like to have multiple examples of classic design tetsu-kyusu so I can examine how different foundries approached the design and execution, and this one is a different take by a different foundry on this classic style than the first one I posted. The design simulates a single piece of cherry bark, where the first tetsu-kyusu of this type that I posted on CW simulated being made of several sheets of cherry bark. It uses slightly different colors and different decoration, except for the pine cone finial. Other than that, they are very similar, though slightly different in size. The aluminum infuser suggests that this in an older pot as mesh wire infusers have replaced these solid ones. Guessing maybe 1970s to late 1980s for this one, but that is a WAG (wild assed guess) on my part. Very inexpensive, under $30 shipped from an on line auction site.
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/293369-cherry-bark-themed-cast-iron-kyusu?in=collection-7166
Gorgeous bark texture, this cast iron pot is a beauty!
It's a real beauty Kevin.
Have a great Easter! Chocolate is on......
Thanks for your comment, Jenni! I like these cherry bark versions. Not sure how practical they are though as the basket goes almost all the way to the bottom. I have not tried using one, yet.
She's alive! Thanks for your comment, Karen! As a fellow atheist, I also celebrate any excuse to eat chocolate, though I already eat dark chocolate every day!
Thanks for loving my cherry bark tetsu-kyusu Alfie21, Thomas, PhilDMorris, dav2no1, Vynil33rpm, Watchsearcher, fortapache, Karen, ho2cultcha, Jenni, Kevin, aura and jscott0363!
Thanks Radegunder and Ben!
Thanks blunderbuss2!
Sorry for the late comment, so busy lately with family celebrations...Easter, birthdays!
This is different, and I love it. The shape and color makes this kettle stand out!
Thanks Eileen! Not late at all! Glad you liked this piece. I hope you had a happy Easter!
Thanks for loving my latest cherry bark themed tetsu kyusu SEAN68!