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Antique Riveted Copper Boiler
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Antique Riveted Copper Boiler

19th century
Description

A good example of an antique riveted copper boiler dating from the late 19th Century. Most likely originally used as an industrial boiler or measure, it's the perfect size for a log bin or planter. It is excellent quality with a riveted seam, riveted detail around the bottom and three brass lions paw feet. It has maker's stamps on the rim for Edward Villers Wilkes.

It is in good condition with a lovely verdigris patina. There are some dinks and dents and a couple of small holes but it still displays well. The feet have been put on later but suit the piece well. It has been lightly cleaned and polished to retain its wonderful aged patina and is ready for use.

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

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Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Riveted Copper Boiler to the 1890s.

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SA1231563
Description
A good example of an antique riveted copper boiler dating from the late 19th Century.
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Most likely originally used as an industrial boiler or measure, it's the perfect size for a log bin or planter.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

It is excellent quality with a riveted seam, riveted detail around the bottom and three brass lions paw feet. It has maker's stamps on the rim for Edward Villers Wilkes.

fig 1. A large round copper boiler with a hand-riveted base seam and flared rim, supported on four decorative cast brass claw feet.
fig 1. Antique Riveted Copper Boiler

It is in good condition with a lovely verdigris patina. There are some dinks and dents and a couple of small holes but it still displays well. The feet have been put on later but suit the piece well. It has been lightly cleaned and polished to retain its wonderful aged patina and is ready for use.

fig 2. A large round copper boiler with a hand-riveted base seam and flared rim, supported on four decorative cast brass claw feet.
fig 2. Antique Riveted Copper Boiler

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

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Riveted Copper Boiler to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231563
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Archive I A large round copper boiler with a hand-riveted base seam and flared rim, supported on four decorative cast brass claw feet.

Antique Riveted Copper Boiler

Archive II A large round copper boiler with a hand-riveted base seam and flared rim, supported on four decorative cast brass claw feet. View II
Archive III A large round copper boiler with a hand-riveted base seam and flared rim, supported on four decorative cast brass claw feet. View III
Archive IV A large round copper boiler with a hand-riveted base seam and flared rim, supported on four decorative cast brass claw feet. View IV
Archive V A large round copper boiler with a hand-riveted base seam and flared rim, supported on four decorative cast brass claw feet. View V
Archive VI A large round copper boiler with a hand-riveted base seam and flared rim, supported on four decorative cast brass claw feet. View VI
Archive VII A large round copper boiler with a hand-riveted base seam and flared rim, supported on four decorative cast brass claw feet. View VII
Archive VIII A large round copper boiler with a hand-riveted base seam and flared rim, supported on four decorative cast brass claw feet. View VIII
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Archive X A large round copper boiler with a hand-riveted base seam and flared rim, supported on four decorative cast brass claw feet. View X
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A large round copper boiler with a hand-riveted base seam and flared rim, supported on four decorative cast brass claw feet.
Antique Riveted Copper Boiler
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A large round copper boiler with a hand-riveted base seam and flared rim, supported on four decorative cast brass claw feet.
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Originally manufactured during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries for laundering clothes and heating domestic water, these copper vessels feature hand-riveted seams and excellent thermal conductivity.

These containers were crafted primarily from sheet copper with copper or iron rivets, often elevated on cast brass feet to keep the hot metal base off flooring.

Authentic period pieces display visible hand-hammered joinery, heavy copper riveting along structural seams, and natural verdigris oxidisation near the base and interior.

These large metal vessels are commonly repurposed as fireside log holders, floor-standing plant pots, or umbrella stands to add warmth and natural patina to living spaces.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry cloth and apply microcrystalline wax to preserve the existing patina without stripping away natural surface oxidisation.
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