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Antique Copper Fish Kettle
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Antique Copper Fish Kettle

19th century
Description

A charming antique copper fish kettle of compact proportions, traditionally made for poaching smaller fish and fitted with its original removable drainer insert. Constructed in heavy-gauge copper with a hand-finished rolled rim, the kettle is fitted with brass swing handles to either end, providing both practicality and decorative appeal.

The interior retains its original tin lining, showing honest wear consistent with age and use, while the exterior copper has been polished to a rich warm glow. Accompanied by the original perforated drainer tray.

Dimensions

Height: 5 inches – 13cm

Width: 16 inches – 41cm

Depth: 12.5 inches – 32cm

Internal measurements

Height: 3.75 inches – 10cm

Width: 14 inches – 36cm

Depth: 11.75 inches – 30cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Copper Fish Kettle to the 19th Century.

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SA1218256
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Description
A charming antique copper fish kettle of compact proportions, traditionally made for poaching smaller fish and fitted with its original removable drainer insert.
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Constructed in heavy-gauge copper with a hand-finished rolled rim, the kettle is fitted with brass swing handles to either end, providing both practicality and decorative appeal.
Shackladys Antiques
fig 1. A deep rectangular antique copper fish kettle featuring heavy riveted brass drop handles and a tin-lined interior.
fig 1. Antique Copper Fish Kettle

The interior retains its original tin lining, showing honest wear consistent with age and use, while the exterior copper has been polished to a rich warm glow. Accompanied by the original perforated drainer tray.

Dimensions

Height: 5 inches – 13cm

Width: 16 inches – 41cm

Depth: 12.5 inches – 32cm

Internal measurements

Height: 3.75 inches – 10cm

Width: 14 inches – 36cm

Depth: 11.75 inches – 30cm

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Copper Fish Kettle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218256
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Archive I A deep rectangular antique copper fish kettle featuring heavy riveted brass drop handles and a tin-lined interior.

Antique Copper Fish Kettle

Archive II A deep rectangular antique copper fish kettle featuring heavy riveted brass drop handles and a tin-lined interior. View II
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Archive VIII A deep rectangular antique copper fish kettle featuring heavy riveted brass drop handles and a tin-lined interior. View VIII
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Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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A deep rectangular antique copper fish kettle featuring heavy riveted brass drop handles and a tin-lined interior.
Antique Copper Fish Kettle
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A deep rectangular antique copper fish kettle featuring heavy riveted brass drop handles and a tin-lined interior.
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  • ObjectFish Kettle
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCopper, Tin, Brass
  • ColourWarm Copper
  • MotifsRiveted brass handles, Rolled rim, Tin lining, Rectangular form
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This 19th-century Victorian fish kettle is constructed from heavy-gauge warm copper with a hand-finished rolled rim and a practical tin-lined interior. Designed in a rectangular form with compact proportions measuring 13 cm high, 41 cm wide, and 32 cm deep, it is fitted with heavy riveted brass drop handles at each end. The exterior displays a polished finish, while the interior shows honest wear consistent with age and use. Originally crafted for poaching smaller fish, this traditional piece includes its original removable perforated drainer insert. In a modern home, this vessel sits suitably on a kitchen island or a rustic farmhouse countertop. It serves as a decorative storage container for utensils, linens, or dried botanicals, or as an authentic display piece in a country kitchen setting. The combination of polished warm copper and heavy brass hardware brings functional heritage character to contemporary interior spaces.

FAQs

A fish kettle, or turbotiere, was designed in the 18th and 19th centuries specifically for poaching whole fish evenly over open hearths or range stoves.

These kettles were fashioned from heavy gauge copper for superior thermal conductivity, fitted with riveted brass or iron handles, and lined with tin to prevent chemical reactions with acidic ingredients.

Authentic period pieces typically feature heavy hand-hammered or drawn copper construction, hand-riveted handles, dovetail seams, and evidence of historical re-tinning on the interior.

Today, these deep copper vessels are frequently repurposed as rustic table centrepieces, beverage coolers filled with ice for entertaining, or decorative planters on kitchen islands.

Copper exteriors should be cleaned with specialised non-abrasive polish or a lemon paste, while tin linings should be washed gently with warm soapy water avoiding abrasive scourers.
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