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Edwardian Art Nouveau Copper Planter
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Edwardian Art Nouveau Copper Planter

1900 - 1920
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Edwardian Art Nouveau Copper Planter - with stylised heart & floral embossed decoration - 10" diam x 7"h

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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Art Nouveau Copper Planter to the Edwardian era.

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Edwardian Art Nouveau Copper Planter - with stylised heart & floral embossed decoration - 10" diam x 7"h
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Art Nouveau Copper Planter to the Edwardian era.

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An Edwardian Art Nouveau copper planter featuring a hand-hammered texture, embossed leaf motifs, and a crimped rim.
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Edwardian Art Nouveau Copper Planter

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An Edwardian Art Nouveau copper planter featuring a hand-hammered texture, embossed leaf motifs, and a crimped rim.
Edwardian Art Nouveau Copper Planter
Ref: SA1231760
An Edwardian Art Nouveau copper planter featuring a hand-hammered texture, embossed leaf motifs, and a crimped rim.
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  • ObjectPlanters & Jardinieres
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialCopper
  • ColourWarm Copper
  • MotifsRepousse foliage design, Hand-hammered texture, Crimped rim, Bulbous form

This Edwardian planter belongs to the Art Nouveau period, shaped in warm copper with a distinctive bulbous form. The surface displays a hand-hammered texture complemented by repousse foliage and stylised heart and floral embossed decoration around the body. A crimped rim finishes the top edge, whilst the base tapers neatly to a circular foot. Subtle variations in the polished metallic sheen catch the light, highlighting the organic curves typical of the design style. The piece measures 25 cm in diameter by 18 cm in height. Placed on a deep window sill or within a sunlit conservatory, it holds potted plants or greenery to bring a decorative touch to interior spaces today.

Art Nouveau metalwork, prominent from the 1890s through the 1910s, is characterised by sinuous lines, natural motifs, and organic forms such as stylized foliage, water lilies, and whiplash curves. Craftsmen prioritized hand-hammered textures and decorative repousse work to emphasize artistic craftsmanship.

Planters from the Edwardian era were typically constructed from sheet copper or brass, shaped through raising, hammering, and seam-joining techniques. Decorative details were introduced using repousse hammering from the interior and chasing from the exterior, often finished with rolled or crimped rims.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of hand-craftsmanship, such as subtle variations in hammer marks, dovetailed or brazed seams, and natural oxidisation within low-relief areas. Markings from established metalware makers or Arts and Crafts guilds may also appear stamped on the base.

Position an antique copper planter on a sideboard, console table, or deep window sill to introduce warm metal tones into a room. Pair it with lush foliage plants, such as ferns or peace lilies, allowing the rich patina of the metal to contrast against organic greenery.

Maintain antique copper by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleansers that strip natural patina. If a polished finish is desired, apply a mild specialist metal polish sparingly, avoiding excessive buffing over delicate repousse details.
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