Antique Copper Jam Pan 1900 - 1920 | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Large 19th Century Double Handled Copper Jam Pan
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1227355
Price: 395 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCookware
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian Country
MaterialCopper, Brass
ColourCopper
MotifsRivet fastenings, Rolled rim, Loop handles, Tapered sides
SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 48 cm (19 in)

This large nineteenth-century double-handled jam pan belongs to the Victorian country style and comes from the year 1900. The vessel is constructed from copper with brass components, displaying a warm copper colour alongside a metallic finish and a rustic farmhouse design vibe. Notable details include tapered sides, a rolled rim, visible rivet fastenings, and two loop handles attached at opposite sides. The visible surface shows a charming patina from age and regular use. The item measures 15 cm high and 48 cm wide in practical terms. In a contemporary home, this traditional piece sits well on a kitchen island or functions as decorative storage in a country-style interior. It is suitable for everyday display or themed interior schemes that celebrate heritage cookware. The circular container provides a striking focal point with its traditional metalwork and historical character. Its robust construction and utilitarian origins bring an authentic historical element to modern living spaces.

FAQs

Copper jam pans were widely used in 19th-century domestic and commercial kitchens for boiling fruit and sugar to make preserves. The wide, flared rim allowed steam to evaporate rapidly, which reduced cooking times and preserved the natural flavour and colour of the fruit.

Unlined copper was chosen because it conducts heat with exceptional uniformity, preventing hot spots and scorching during sugar reduction. Additionally, traces of copper ions released during heating react naturally with fruit acid and sugar, aiding in the gelling process.

Authentic pieces typically feature heavy-gauge copper construction, hand-riveted handles made of bronze, brass, or wrought iron, and slight irregularities from hand hammering. Dovetailed seam joints or raised copper construction on the base also indicate period hand manufacture.

An antique copper pan serves as a visual centrepiece when placed on a kitchen island, range mantle, or open timber shelving. It can also be repurposed as a planter, firewood holder, or display basin for dried flowers to introduce warm metallic textures.

To preserve natural patination, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth. If a bright reflective finish is preferred, apply a specialized non-abrasive metal polish, avoiding harsh chemical cleansers that can etch the metal or degrade historical oxidisation.

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Large 19th Century Double Handled Copper Jam Pan

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