Antique French Moroccan Copper Kettle with Gooseneck Spout and Brass Finial

This is an antique French Moroccan copper tea kettle in excellent, original condition. It's just as we found it with an older patina on the upper portion and a bit shiny on the lower half. We have not polished or cleaned it.

This kettle has a gooseneck spout with a flared, split tip that mimics a bird's beak. The handle is fixed and is made of heavy-gauge brass bracket that holds a thick copper rod grip that is designed to be sturdy when lifting heavy, boiling water. Like the rest of the kettle, the cover is also made of copper and has a turned brass finial.

The midsection of this kettle is adorned with a hand-stamped, overlapping scalloped pattern which is a classic signature of traditional Moroccan copper work.

There are two hallmarks on this piece: one is near where the spout meets the kettle and the other is on the bottom. The maker's stamp confirms that this ettle has a fascinating history tied to the French colonial era in North Africa, rather than being produced in mainland France.
The markings have the word "DEPOSE" which stands for Marque Déposée, which is the French legal term for "Registered Trademark". It verifies that the design or manufacturer's brand was officially registered under French intellectual property law. The script inside the central medallion features Arabic text, which signifies that the kettle was custom-crafted by or for an artisan based in a French-governed territory or colony. To the left of the text, you can see the faint outline of a coiled snake or serpent. Historically, French-registered brands operating out of prominent metalworking hubs like Fez, Morocco used a distinct serpent hallmark alongside French legal phrasing.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, North African coppersmiths combined traditional local forms, like the arched gooseneck spout and ornate geometric patterns, with French administrative stamps for commercial export or trade registration. This specific blend of a French legal mark with Arabic calligraphy indicates this kettle was likely handcrafted in Morocco (most likely Fez) during the French protectorate era (circa 1890–1930s). It is a highly collectible cross-cultural artifact rather than standard European kitchenware.

This kettle is in very good condition with only a couple of small dings. Being solid copper, this piece will polish up nicely if so desired. It does look very nice in its original patina. Standing about 12 1/2 inches from the very bottom to the top of the handle, it measures about 12 1/4 inches at its widest, including the spout. It's one of the best you'll find! Imagine how nice this would look in your kitchen! We will refund any shipping overages paid. Local pickup welcome.