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Antique English Victorian Copper Samovar

19th century
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A highly decorative Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Copper Samovar of excellent quality, the interior of the cover bearing the Retailer's Mark of William S. Burton, Furnishing Ironmongers of Oxford Street, Newman Street and Perry's Yard, London. The spherical body mounted upon an attractively moulded base with four splayed feet, the brass spigot in working order. Unusually, the piece still retains it's original white opaline glass handles, { one with small chip as illustrated in Image 7 , which does not however detract from the beauty of the piece }. Altogether an item simply oozing period charm and very much one for the discriminating Interior Decorator.

Height ~ 49.00 cm. / 19.29 inches ~ Width ~ 37.00 cm. / 14.56 inches ~ Depth to include spigot ~ 35.00 cm. / 13.77 ~ Year ~ Circa 1865

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Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Antiques4EU has dated this Victorian Copper Tea Urn to the 19th Century.

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SA1219896
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AEVCS11-XX
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A highly decorative Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Copper Samovar of excellent quality, the interior of the cover bearing the Retailer's Mark of William S. Burton, Furnishing Ironmongers of Oxford Street, Newman Street and Perry's Yard, London.
The spherical body mounted upon an attractively moulded base with four splayed feet, the brass spigot in working order.
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Unusually, the piece still retains it's original white opaline glass handles, { one with small chip as illustrated in Image 7 , which does not however detract from the beauty of the piece }. Altogether an item simply oozing period charm and very much one for the discriminating Interior Decorator.

fig 1. A polished Victorian copper tea urn featuring ornate brass scroll handles, a decorative spigot, a fluted lid with a finial, and a footed base.
fig 1. Antique English Victorian Copper Samovar

Height ~ 49.00 cm. / 19.29 inches ~ Width ~ 37.00 cm. / 14.56 inches ~ Depth to include spigot ~ 35.00 cm. / 13.77 ~ Year ~ Circa 1865

LOVE This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ?

Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website ~ https://www.applecrossantiques.com

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Victorian Copper Tea Urn to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219896
Dealers Internal Ref
AEVCS11-XX
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Archive I A polished Victorian copper tea urn featuring ornate brass scroll handles, a decorative spigot, a fluted lid with a finial, and a footed base.

Antique English Victorian Copper Samovar

Archive II A polished Victorian copper tea urn featuring ornate brass scroll handles, a decorative spigot, a fluted lid with a finial, and a footed base. View II
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A polished Victorian copper tea urn featuring ornate brass scroll handles, a decorative spigot, a fluted lid with a finial, and a footed base.
Antique English Victorian Copper Samovar
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A polished Victorian copper tea urn featuring ornate brass scroll handles, a decorative spigot, a fluted lid with a finial, and a footed base.
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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.

Tea urns and samovars became prominent in 19th-century Britain as central serving pieces for domestic entertaining and formal tea gatherings. They featured internal heating chambers or spirit lamps designed to maintain hot water for brewing tea throughout social occasions.

These urns were typically crafted from shaped copper, often lined with tin to prevent corrosion and metallic taste. Components such as spigots, scroll handles, and footed bases were commonly cast in brass or bronze, sometimes incorporating ceramic or bone insulators.

Authentic period pieces generally display evidence of historical manufacturing techniques, such as dovetailed seams, hand-rolled edges, and cast metal fittings secured with rivets. Look for maker stamps near the spigot or base, alongside natural patina and period tin linings within the interior vessel.

An antique copper urn serves as an ideal focal statement when placed on a dining room sideboard, kitchen island, or console table. Its warm metallic tones contrast effectively with contemporary stone counters, painted cabinetry, or timber surfaces.

Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and polish occasionally using a specialist non-abrasive copper cleaner to maintain the lustre. Avoid harsh chemical solvents or total submersion in water, as this can damage original interior linings and solder joints.
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