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Quality Set of Three Antique Victorian Copper Measures
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Quality Set of Three Antique Victorian Copper Measures

19th century
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Quality set of three antique Victorian copper measures, having a quality set of three antique Victorian copper graduating measures, the largest measures H26.5cm, W13cm, D14cm, the smallest H23.5cm, W8cm, D9cm, circular in shaped and having a shaped handle to the back for hanging if required.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Antique Copper Measure Set to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1232492
Dealers Internal Reference
1978
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Quality set of three antique Victorian copper measures, having a quality set of three antique Victorian copper graduating measures, the largest measures H26.5cm, W13cm, D14cm, the smallest H23.5cm, W8cm, D9cm, circular in shaped and having a shaped handle to the back for hanging if required.
Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Antique Copper Measure Set to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1232492
Dealers Internal Ref
1978
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A set of three graduated Victorian copper liquid measures featuring cylindrical bodies and long vertical handles with curved hooks.
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Archive I A set of three graduated Victorian copper liquid measures featuring cylindrical bodies and long vertical handles with curved hooks.

Quality Set of Three Antique Victorian Copper Measures

Archive II A set of three graduated Victorian copper liquid measures featuring cylindrical bodies and long vertical handles with curved hooks. View II
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Archive V A set of three graduated Victorian copper liquid measures featuring cylindrical bodies and long vertical handles with curved hooks. View V
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A set of three graduated Victorian copper liquid measures featuring cylindrical bodies and long vertical handles with curved hooks.
Quality set of three antique Victorian copper measures
Ref: SA1232492
A set of three graduated Victorian copper liquid measures featuring cylindrical bodies and long vertical handles with curved hooks.
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  • ObjectKitchenalia
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCopper
  • ColourCopper
  • MotifsGraduated sizing, Hooked handles, Rolled rims, Cylindrical bodies
  • SizeH 26.5 cm (10 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This set of three Victorian copper measures demonstrates traditional kitchenalia design from 1860, finished in a warm metallic copper colour. Each piece displays a cylindrical body with a flat circular base, rolled rims at the top edge, and a long vertical handle fitted with a curved hook at the upper end for hanging. Surface inspection reveals subtle hand-beaten indentations along the exterior walls, soft warm patination on the metal, and visible riveted hardware securing the handles to the vessels in graduated sizes. The largest vessel measures 26.5 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 14 cm deep, while the others scale down progressively. These functional items suit display and storage on a kitchen island or a wall hook rack within a rustic farmhouse interior today.

Copper measures were standard utilitarian vessels used in public houses, commercial kitchens, and shops for accurately measuring and dispensing liquids such as spirits, ale, vinegar, or milk.

Historic copper measures were typically hand-crafted or machine-pressed from sheet copper, featuring brazed or riveted seams, rolled rims for structural rigidity, and cast copper or brass handles designed for heavy daily use.

Authentic pieces often exhibit signs of hand-craftsmanship such as visible dovetail joints or hand-riveted handles, verified capacity stamps or verification marks, and natural wear patterns consistent with age.

Graduated copper measures add warm metallic tones to contemporary spaces when displayed along kitchen shelving, grouped on a kitchen island, or hung from a pot rack to contrast with modern cabinetry.

To preserve the metal, dust regularly with a soft cloth and polish periodically using a specialized copper cleaner if a bright finish is preferred, or allow the surface to naturally oxidize for a mellow patina.
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