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A 19th Century Riveted Copper Planter or Log Bin, 51cm Diameter with Verdigris
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A 19th Century Riveted Copper Planter or Log Bin, 51cm Diameter with Verdigris

19th century
Sold 4 January 2026 · Gilt and Gesso
This “19th Century Riveted Copper Planter or Log Bin, 51cm Diameter with Verdigris” found a buyer.

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A 19th Century Riveted Copper Planter or Log Bin, 51cm diameter with Verdigris.

A superbly stylish 19th century, English riveted copper planter or log bin with an established timeworn verdigris patination with drainage holes to the base.

A handsome riveted copper-copper of good scale and colour, in mostly very good structural condition and shape, with no unsightly dents or splits to the body, please note the rim edge has lifted to a small area which does not affect use or structure.

A good example of a riveted copper, with all the elements that make these desirable interior or garden pieces, perfect size log bin or planter and appropriate verdigris colour.

Dimensions

Diameter 51cm

Height 39cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Priced sensibly to reflect the lifted rim edge area, available now as it is or, we may remove listing and consign to the workshop to have repair and relist at revised price.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Antique Copper Log Bin to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1175909
Description
A 19th Century Riveted Copper Planter or Log Bin, 51cm diameter with Verdigris.
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A superbly stylish 19th century, English riveted copper planter or log bin with an established timeworn verdigris patination with drainage holes to the base.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. A large 19th-century riveted copper log bin featuring a heavy verdigris patina and visible construction seams.
fig 1. A 19th Century Riveted Copper Planter or Log Bin, 51cm Diameter with Verdigris

A handsome riveted copper-copper of good scale and colour, in mostly very good structural condition and shape, with no unsightly dents or splits to the body, please note the rim edge has lifted to a small area which does not affect use or structure.

fig 2. A large 19th-century riveted copper log bin featuring a heavy verdigris patina and visible construction seams.
fig 2. A 19th Century Riveted Copper Planter or Log Bin, 51cm Diameter with Verdigris

A good example of a riveted copper, with all the elements that make these desirable interior or garden pieces, perfect size log bin or planter and appropriate verdigris colour.

Dimensions

Diameter 51cm

Height 39cm

fig 3. A large 19th-century riveted copper log bin featuring a heavy verdigris patina and visible construction seams.
fig 3. A 19th Century Riveted Copper Planter or Log Bin, 51cm Diameter with Verdigris

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Priced sensibly to reflect the lifted rim edge area, available now as it is or, we may remove listing and consign to the workshop to have repair and relist at revised price.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Antique Copper Log Bin to the 19th Century.

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1175909
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I A large 19th-century riveted copper log bin featuring a heavy verdigris patina and visible construction seams. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 19th Century Riveted Copper Planter or Log Bin, 51cm Diameter with Verdigris

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Telephone 07904 423385
Location
East Sussex
BN21 1DJ
United Kingdom
Verified Since May 2023
Items For Sale 72
Items Sold 337
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A large 19th-century riveted copper log bin featuring a heavy verdigris patina and visible construction seams.
A 19th Century Riveted Copper Planter or Log Bin, 51cm diameter with Verdigris
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A large 19th-century riveted copper log bin featuring a heavy verdigris patina and visible construction seams.
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  • ObjectLog Bins & Planters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleIndustrial Loft
  • MaterialCopper
  • ColourVerdigris
  • MotifsRiveted seams, Hand-beaten finish, Rolled rim
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

During the 19th century, heavy-gauge copper vessels were commonly utilised in domestic and industrial settings for holding coal, logs, or water, often crafted by hand with durable riveted seams.

These pieces were typically constructed from hand-beaten sheet copper joined with visible overlapping seams and heavy brass or copper rivets to ensure structural integrity and load-bearing capacity.

Authenticity is generally identified by hand-hammered surface irregularities, period-appropriate lap joints secured with solid rivets, and natural oxidation or verdigris accumulation rather than chemical replicas.

Positioning the piece beside a fireplace as a functional log holder or utilizing it as a floor planter introduces warm metallic tones and industrial texture to modern and traditional spaces alike.

To preserve valuable historical patina and verdigris, cleaning should be limited to gentle dusting with a dry cloth, avoiding abrasive metal polishes that strip the protective oxidation layer.
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