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19th Century Heavy Copper Grain Measure - No6
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19th Century Heavy Copper Grain Measure - No6

19th century
Description

We have been fortunate to get a hold of 6 totally original and untouched 19th century Heavy copper grain measures. They have plenty of character and charm. The patina is fabulous and their misshapen appearance in parts just adds to their attraction. These would make great planters or ice buckets if you throw a lavish party.

This example is

Height 20cm Width 44cm Diameter (approx) 38cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Antique Copper Grain Measure to the 19th Century.

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SA1187010
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00002396
Description
We have been fortunate to get a hold of 6 totally original and untouched 19th century Heavy copper grain measures. They have plenty of character and charm. The patina is fabulous and their misshapen appearance in parts just adds to their attraction. These would make great planters or ice buckets if you throw a lavish party.

This example is

Height 20cm Width 44cm Diameter (approx) 38cm

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Antique Copper Grain Measure to the 19th Century.

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SA1187010
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002396
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A heavy 19th-century hand-hammered copper grain measure with riveted side handles and a wide round rim.
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Archive I A heavy 19th-century hand-hammered copper grain measure with riveted side handles and a wide round rim.

19th Century Heavy Copper Grain Measure - No6

Archive II A heavy 19th-century hand-hammered copper grain measure with riveted side handles and a wide round rim. View II
Archive III A heavy 19th-century hand-hammered copper grain measure with riveted side handles and a wide round rim. View III
Archive IV A heavy 19th-century hand-hammered copper grain measure with riveted side handles and a wide round rim. View IV
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Archive VI A heavy 19th-century hand-hammered copper grain measure with riveted side handles and a wide round rim. View VI
Archive VII A heavy 19th-century hand-hammered copper grain measure with riveted side handles and a wide round rim. View VII
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A heavy 19th-century hand-hammered copper grain measure with riveted side handles and a wide round rim.
19th century Heavy copper Grain measure - No6
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A heavy 19th-century hand-hammered copper grain measure with riveted side handles and a wide round rim.
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  • ObjectVessels & Bins
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Country
  • MaterialCopper
  • ColourWarm Copper
  • MotifsHand-hammered texture, Riveted side handles, Rolled rim
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This Victorian country grain measure originates from the nineteenth century and is formed from heavy copper. The vessel displays a warm copper colour with a hand-hammered texture across its curved body, a rolled rim, and riveted side handles secured with visible rivets. Signs of age and wear include an uneven surface finish, irregular indentations along the metal wall, and a weathered patina on both the exterior surfaces and the deep interior. It measures 30 cm high, 44 cm wide, and 38 cm deep. In a modern interior, this rustic farmhouse vessel serves multiple functional roles around the home. Placed on a fireplace hearth, it holds logs or kindling as part of a traditional fireside display. Alternatively, the open container functions as a unique floor planter for indoor greenery or acts as a large ice bucket during gatherings. The unpolished metallic construction integrates easily into casual living spaces and country-styled rooms.

FAQs

Copper grain measures were standardized volumetric vessels used in agricultural and trade settings during the 18th and 19th centuries to quantify dry goods such as grain, corn, and seed.

These vessels were typically hand-hammered from heavy-gauge sheet copper, featuring brazed or dovetailed seams, rolled strengthening rims, and solid copper or iron handles secured with heavy rivets.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-hammered surface irregularities, dovetail joinery seams, copper or iron rivets, stamped capacity marks or official verification touchmarks, and natural verdigris or surface oxidisation.

Large copper measures are frequently positioned on fireplace hearths to hold firewood or kindling, utilised as statement indoor planters, or styled as decorative floor-standing containers in entryways.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth. To preserve the aged patina, avoid abrasive chemical cleaners; if brightening is desired, apply a specialist non-abrasive copper paste and buff thoroughly.
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