Antique Georgian Copper Saucepan 19th Century

Name: Large Antique George III Quality Copper Saucepan
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA924454
Price: 425 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectCookware
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialCopper, Iron
ColourWarm Copper
MotifsWrought iron handle, riveted attachment, cylindrical body, straight rim
SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 28.5 cm (11 in) x D 28.5 cm (11 in)

This large George III period saucepan brings traditional Georgian style to contemporary interiors, functioning as a practical culinary vessel or a decorative accent in a kitchen. The piece consists of a cylindrical copper body in a warm copper tone paired with an original dark wrought iron handle secured to the side by visible rivets. The heavy metal construction shows authentic surface wear and natural patina from age, displaying a straight rim and smooth metallic surfaces. The item measures 7 cm high, 28.5 cm wide and 28.5 cm deep. Today, a piece of this type suits placement upon a kitchen island, open shelving or a rustic farmhouse worktop. The traditional metal materials provide durability and warmth, while the riveted handle and cylindrical shape offer historical character suitable for both active food preparation display and period interior schemes. The functional design bridges historical utility with modern display potential.

FAQs

Produced during the reign of King George III between 1760 and 1820, these saucepans are characterised by heavy-gauge copper construction, hand-riveted iron or brass handles, and often hand-cut dovetailed seams.

Coppersmiths hammered thick copper sheets into shape, lined the interior with tin to prevent chemical reactions with acidic food, and attached long wrought iron handles using copper rivets.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetailed joints along the seam or base, heavy overall weight, slight hand-hammering irregularities, and secure iron or copper rivets.

Displaying copper vessels on open timber shelving, hanging them from an overhead rack above a kitchen island, or placing them within an inactive fireplace hearth adds warmth and historical texture to contemporary spaces.

Clean the copper exterior using a soft cloth and specialised copper paste to maintain a bright finish, or leave the metal untreated to allow a natural darker patina to develop.

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