Search 0
19,345  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 89 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
89 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1024263
FOR SALE
£320
Email
Save
Copper Verdigris Planter / Log Bin
Christopher Pye Antiques
for sale €374     $406
£320
Christopher Pye Antiques

Christopher Pye Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Sep 2023
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Fine & country period furniture, architectural, decorative, garden. Fresh stock with integrity.
Relevant Links
Id #SA1024263
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Copper Verdigris Planter / Log Bin

19th century
Description

19th century Copper 'Copper' superb patination. diameter 53cm - height 38cm

Condition: minor holes, knocks and dents.

Declaration

Christopher Pye Antiques has dated this Antique Copper Verdigris Planter to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1024263
Dealers Notes

Please call 07919168203 to talk about any item. We are near Stamford Lincolnshire - PE9 4HB. Much more in stock in period barn.

Description
19th century Copper 'Copper' superb patination. diameter 53cm - height 38cm

Condition: minor holes, knocks and dents.

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Pye Antiques has dated this Antique Copper Verdigris Planter to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1024263
Christopher Pye Antiques
Christopher Pye Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2023

Fine & country period furniture, architectural, decorative, garden. Fresh stock with integrity.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Christopher Pye Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A large antique copper planter featuring a wide rolled rim and a heavily weathered verdigris patina.
1 / 5
Archive I A large antique copper planter featuring a wide rolled rim and a heavily weathered verdigris patina.

Copper Verdigris Planter / Log Bin

Archive II A large antique copper planter featuring a wide rolled rim and a heavily weathered verdigris patina. View II
Archive III A large antique copper planter featuring a wide rolled rim and a heavily weathered verdigris patina. View III
Archive IV A large antique copper planter featuring a wide rolled rim and a heavily weathered verdigris patina. View IV
Archive V A large antique copper planter featuring a wide rolled rim and a heavily weathered verdigris patina. View V
Enlarged Archival View
Christopher Pye Antiques

Christopher Pye Antiques
Telephone 07919 168203
Location
Stamford
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christopherpye
Verified Since Sep 2023
Items For Sale 10
Items Sold 40
Christopher Pye Antiques
Christopher Pye Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2023
View Dealer Info
Location: Stamford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/christopherpye
Verified
Sep 2023
For Sale
10
Sold
40
A large antique copper planter featuring a wide rolled rim and a heavily weathered verdigris patina.
Copper verdigris planter / log bin
Ref: SA1024263
A large antique copper planter featuring a wide rolled rim and a heavily weathered verdigris patina.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Copper wash boilers and large metal vessels were staple household items in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, primarily used for laundry, heating water, and cooking. Over time, many of these utilitarian copper pieces were repurposed as decorative planters or hearthside log stores due to their durability and attractive aging.

Historically, large copper vessels were hand-crafted from heavy-gauge sheet copper, featuring hand-hammered seams, folded or rolled rims for structural strength, and occasionally solid brass or iron handles secured with heavy copper rivets.

Authentic pieces typically display uneven, organic crusting and colour variation ranging from soft green to turquoise, formed through decades of atmospheric weathering and oxidisation. Artificial patinas often appear uniform, painted, or powdery, whereas genuine verdigris adheres firmly to the textured copper surface beneath.

A copper planter or bin functions well beside a fireplace hearth to store firewood and kindling, providing warmth and texture to the room. Alternatively, it serves as a substantial interior container for large houseplants or as an umbrella stand in an entryway.

To preserve the original verdigris finish, avoid using chemical metal cleaners or abrasive polishes, which will strip the natural patina. Clean gently with a soft, dry brush to remove loose dirt, and keep the interior lined if using as a live plant container to prevent water pooling and excessive structural corrosion.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories