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Victorian Cast Iron Copper
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Victorian Cast Iron Copper

19th century
Description

An attractive cast iron 'copper' converted to a log bin with associated bentwood stand to allow for the round bottom. Equally at home for plants and a very popular and useful piece. Condition is very good with the red paint showing only a little wear.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Copper Wash Tub to the Victorian era.

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SA924971
Dealers Internal Reference
B-496
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Description
An attractive cast iron 'copper' converted to a log bin with associated bentwood stand to allow for the round bottom. Equally at home for plants and a very popular and useful piece. Condition is very good with the red paint showing only a little wear.
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Copper Wash Tub to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA924971
Dealers Internal Ref
B-496
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A deep circular copper tub painted orange on the outer side, resting in a black circular stand.
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Archive I A deep circular copper tub painted orange on the outer side, resting in a black circular stand.

Victorian Cast Iron Copper

Archive II A deep circular copper tub painted orange on the outer side, resting in a black circular stand. View II
Archive III A deep circular copper tub painted orange on the outer side, resting in a black circular stand. View III
Archive IV A deep circular copper tub painted orange on the outer side, resting in a black circular stand. View IV
Archive V A deep circular copper tub painted orange on the outer side, resting in a black circular stand. View V
Archive VI A deep circular copper tub painted orange on the outer side, resting in a black circular stand. View VI
Archive VII A deep circular copper tub painted orange on the outer side, resting in a black circular stand. View VII
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Unit 22 B
2nd Floor
Higher Walton Mill
Higher Walton Rd
Higher Walton
Preston
Lancashire
PR5 4DJ
United Kingdom

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A deep circular copper tub painted orange on the outer side, resting in a black circular stand.
Victorian Cast Iron Copper
Ref: SA924971
A deep circular copper tub painted orange on the outer side, resting in a black circular stand.
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During the Victorian era, copper wash tubsoften called copperswere utilitarian household vessels designed for boiling water and laundering clothes. Copper was chosen for its excellent heat conductivity and resistance to rust.

These vessels were hand-riveted or beaten from sheet copper to create a durable watertight interior. They were frequently set into brick masonry or held within heavy cast iron circular stands to elevate them safely above fires.

Authentic pieces feature heavy-gauge copper construction, hand-joined seams, rolled metal rims, and signs of historical usage such as interior tinned residue or surface patination on the metal surface.

These large vessels are commonly repurposed beside a hearth to store firewood, placed in foyers as umbrella stands, or used in modern gardens and conservatories as statement plant containers.

To preserve the historical surface, wipe the copper clean with a soft cloth and avoid abrasive chemicals. For cast iron components, apply a light coat of wax or oil to prevent oxidisation and surface corrosion.
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