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Glue pots or kettles (copper)
701082 Glue pots or kettles (copper) by English School, (19th century); David Russell Collection; (add.info.: Until the advent of modern chemical glues, carpenters glue was widely used for bonding. A hard brittle gelatin made by boiling horn, hoof and fish bones, it is supplied to the joiner in toffee-coloured slabs. The glue is broken into small bits and put into the inner pot of a double kettle. Water is put into the outer pot, the inner pot set inside and the water is heated until the bits of glue melt together to a runny consistency. The glue is applied with a brush to the joints to form a bond stronger than the wood itself. Glue-pots were often made of copper since this metal was a good conductor of heat. This selection of nineteenth-century glue kettles ranges from the soldered and flanged item made by Bass & Co. to the tiny double kettle. The various techniques in manufacture are a tribute to the coppersmiths art: hand-beating to form the basic shape; overlap dovetailing; making rolled seams, and brazing and riveting.
); English, out of copyright
Media ID 23538792
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This print showcases a collection of glue pots or kettles made of copper, dating back to the 19th century. Before the invention of modern chemical glues, carpenters relied on this traditional method for bonding wood. The process involved boiling horn, hoof, and fish bones to create a hard brittle gelatin that was then supplied in toffee-colored slabs. To melt the glue into a runny consistency, small bits were broken off and placed in the inner pot of a double kettle. Water was added to the outer pot, and as it heated up, the bits of glue would merge together. This resulting adhesive was applied with a brush onto joints, creating bonds stronger than the wood itself. Copper was often chosen as the material for these glue-pots due to its excellent heat conductivity properties. The selection displayed here includes various types of kettles manufactured using different techniques by skilled coppersmiths: hand-beating to shape them initially; overlap dovetailing; making rolled seams; and finally brazing and riveting. This photograph from Bridgeman Images offers us an insightful glimpse into both historical craftsmanship and practical solutions used by carpenters in their trade. It serves as a reminder of how innovation has transformed our methods over time while honoring traditional artistry that still holds value today.
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