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Victorian Copper Chocolate Bowl
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Victorian Copper Chocolate Bowl

19th century
Description

A good example of a large antique copper mixing bowl, especially used for melting chocolate, dating from the early to mid 19th Century. It is good quality example with a rolled rim and two large riveted iron handles.

It is in good original condition and displays well. There is a wonderful old repair to the surface below one handle which adds to the patina and character. There are no major damages, splits or holes. There are signs of age and use, some minor dents, dinks and surface marks but nothing untoward. It has been cleaned and gently polished and is ready for use.

Approximate Measurements :

Height to Rim : 6 1/4" / 16cm

Height to Handles : 9" / 23cm

Width inc Handles : 18" / 46cm

Diameter of Bowl : 15" / 38cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £10

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Copper Chocolate Bowl to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229957
Description
A good example of a large antique copper mixing bowl, especially used for melting chocolate, dating from the early to mid 19th Century. It is good quality example with a rolled rim and two large riveted iron handles.

It is in good original condition and displays well.

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There is a wonderful old repair to the surface below one handle which adds to the patina and character.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

There are no major damages, splits or holes. There are signs of age and use, some minor dents, dinks and surface marks but nothing untoward. It has been cleaned and gently polished and is ready for use.

fig 1. A round antique copper bowl with a wide rim and two black wrought iron handles attached with copper rivets.
fig 1. Victorian Copper Chocolate Bowl

Approximate Measurements :

Height to Rim : 6 1/4" / 16cm

Height to Handles : 9" / 23cm

Width inc Handles : 18" / 46cm

Diameter of Bowl : 15" / 38cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £10

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Copper Chocolate Bowl to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229957
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A round antique copper bowl with a wide rim and two black wrought iron handles attached with copper rivets.

Victorian Copper Chocolate Bowl

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A round antique copper bowl with a wide rim and two black wrought iron handles attached with copper rivets.
Victorian Copper Chocolate Bowl
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A round antique copper bowl with a wide rim and two black wrought iron handles attached with copper rivets.
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FAQs

Used primarily in nineteenth-century confectionery and sugar craft, a copper chocolate bowl is a thick-gauge metal basin designed for even heat distribution during melting and tempering processes.

These pieces were crafted from solid hand-hammered or rolled copper sheet, often fitted with wrought iron or cast brass loop handles secured with copper rivets.

Authentic Victorian copperware typically features heavy gauge metal, hand-riveted handles, dovetail seam construction, and signs of hand-hammering rather than uniform machine spinning.

Place the copper bowl as a centrepiece on a kitchen island or sideboard to hold fresh fruit or decorative items while adding warmth and warmth texture to the space.

Clean copper with a soft cloth and specialised metal polish to retain shine, or leave it untreated to allow a dark, natural antique patina to develop over time.
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