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ObjectLog Bins
Period19th century
StyleIndustrial Victorian
MaterialCopper
ColourWarm Copper
MotifsStamped numerical gradations, Vertical soldered seam, Rolled top rim
SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 40 cm (16 in)

FAQs

During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, copper vessels with stamped volume markings were used in industrial, medical, and domestic settings for water filtration, heating, and liquid measurement.

Traditional copperware from this period was constructed from sheet copper shaped over formers, with seams joined using braze or solder and rims hand-rolled around steel wire for structural support.

Authentic pieces feature construction details such as hand-riveted handles, stamped measurement gradations, folded or soldered vertical seams, and uneven natural patination consistent with age.

A large copper vessel functions effectively beside a hearth for holding firewood, or can be repurposed as a floor planter or architectural umbrella stand to add warm metallic tones to a room.

Maintain copper by dusting with a soft cloth; if a polished surface is preferred, use a non-abrasive metal polish, or allow natural oxidisation to form a protective patina over time.

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