Lot Essay
Henry Kettle began working from circa 1770 when he was in partnership with William Henshaw. He took over Philip Bell's business at 23 St. Paul's Churchyard in 1774 and is recorded working until 1797. A large group of furniture including labelled pieces, was supplied by Kettle for Saltram House, Devonshire in 1796-97. A significant number of labelled pieces by Kettle are known (G.Beard and C.Gilbert, eds., Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840, 1986, pp. 510-511).