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Quality Antique Victorian Copper Watering Can
London City Antiques
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London City Antiques

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Quality Antique Victorian Copper Watering Can

19th century
Description

Quality antique Victorian copper watering can having a shaped swing handle with lift up lids, shaped spout and a lovely shaped handle. It stands on a shaped base.

A lovely decorative object in original condition.

H33cm to handle

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Copper Watering Can to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA737527
Dealers Internal Reference
545
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Description
Quality antique Victorian copper watering can having a shaped swing handle with lift up lids, shaped spout and a lovely shaped handle. It stands on a shaped base.

A lovely decorative object in original condition.

H33cm to handle

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Copper Watering Can to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA737527
Dealers Internal Ref
545
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A polished Victorian copper watering can featuring an oval body, elevated central loop handle, rear handle, and brass fittings.
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Archive I A polished Victorian copper watering can featuring an oval body, elevated central loop handle, rear handle, and brass fittings.

Quality Antique Victorian Copper Watering Can

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London City Antiques
Telephone 07834 270 128
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The Coach House
Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2SD
United Kingdom
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London City Antiques
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Location: The Coach House, Stutton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2SD, United Kingdom
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A polished Victorian copper watering can featuring an oval body, elevated central loop handle, rear handle, and brass fittings.
Quality Antique Victorian Copper Watering Can
Ref: SA737527
A polished Victorian copper watering can featuring an oval body, elevated central loop handle, rear handle, and brass fittings.
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FAQs

During the Victorian era, the rise of home conservatories and ornamental gardening created a demand for durable, rust-resistant watering vessels. Copper was widely favoured by coppersmiths for its malleability and corrosion resistance, resulting in functional household objects that were often displayed as prominent decorative items.

Victorian metalware pieces were traditionally constructed from hand-sheet copper with brazed or dovetailed seams. Handles and structural joints were often reinforced using solid brass rivets and hand-rolled iron wire rims for added rigidity.

Authentic period examples generally display hand-brazed or dovetailed joining lines along the base and side seams, along with heavy brass rivets at handle stress points. The interior often shows signs of natural oxidisation or verdigris, and the overall weight is noticeably heavier than modern mass-produced reproductions.

An antique copper vessel works well placed on a deep window sill alongside potted foliage, on an open conservatory shelf, or atop a rustic kitchen counter. The warm metallic tones create contrast against stone, painted wood, or neutral plaster walls.

To maintain the polished surface, clean gently with a dedicated metal polish and a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive scrubbers that can scratch the soft copper, and ensure the vessel is dried thoroughly after any contact with water to prevent unwanted tarnishing.
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