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Antique French Copper Ferrat Grain Measure
Hobson May Collection
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Antique French Copper Ferrat Grain Measure

19th century
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A French copper ferrat or grain measure from the Arts and Crafts period. This twin handled vessel is in good general condition, as can be seen in the photos, there is one strut missing, this does not detract from the appeal. This very decorative antique measure would make a wonderful planter or log bucket.

c.1890

Diameter: 15" (38cm)

Height: 10.25" (26cm)

Ref: D860

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Hobson May Collection has dated this Antique Copper Grain Measure to the 19th Century.

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A French copper ferrat or grain measure from the Arts and Crafts period.
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This twin handled vessel is in good general condition, as can be seen in the photos, there is one strut missing, this does not detract from the appeal.
Hobson May Collection

This very decorative antique measure would make a wonderful planter or log bucket.

c.1890

Diameter: 15" (38cm)

Height: 10.25" (26cm)

Ref: D860

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Antique Copper Grain Measure to the 19th Century.

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SA1226968
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D860
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
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Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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A cylindrical antique French copper grain measure featuring side handles, vertical metal banding, and hand-riveted construction.
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Archive I A cylindrical antique French copper grain measure featuring side handles, vertical metal banding, and hand-riveted construction.

Antique French Copper Ferrat Grain Measure

Archive II A cylindrical antique French copper grain measure featuring side handles, vertical metal banding, and hand-riveted construction. View II
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A cylindrical antique French copper grain measure featuring side handles, vertical metal banding, and hand-riveted construction.
Antique French Copper Ferrat Grain Measure
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A cylindrical antique French copper grain measure featuring side handles, vertical metal banding, and hand-riveted construction.
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A ferrat is a traditional French agricultural vessel historically used to measure and transport dry grain, flour, or produce. Constructed from durable hammered copper with sturdy side handles, these containers were standard equipment in rural French farms and markets throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Traditional copper grain measures were forged from heavy-gauge sheet copper, shaped into cylindrical or tapered forms, and held together using hand-hammered rivets along the seams. Metal banding was often applied around the exterior circumference to reinforce the body against heavy loads during daily agricultural use.

Authentic period copper containers feature hand-riveted joints, subtle irregularities from manual hammering, and evidence of historical repair or solder. Genuine antique pieces often display aged patination in crevices and copper sheet thickness that exceeds modern mass-produced reproductions.

Copper grain measures function effectively as hearthside log holders, umbrella stands, or substantial floor planters for indoor foliage. Their warm metal tones add textural interest when positioned beside fireplaces, on kitchen islands, or within rustic entryway arrangements.

To maintain a reflective finish, apply a specialized copper cleaner with a soft microfibre cloth, rubbing gently along the grain. For pieces where preserved patination is preferred, dust regularly with a dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that strip historical surface oxidation.
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