That looks very much like the Kelly Kettle https://www.kellykettle.com.au/
Thanks Colin, yes it does & maybe that is where the idea originated from. It looks identical in every detail. A great bit of history from the coasts of Ireland to the Australian Bush.

Makes sense. Irish Railway navvies, not a long bow to draw, is it?


Edit. Btw, looking at that website it shows a "Pot Support" so it can be used to cook or heat food. Right, where's me tinsnips?

Like most things these days the postage is twice the cost of the article. Support AUD 5.50. Aust Post AUD 10.30