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An Early 19thc English Copper Hot Water Urn, Planter or Cooler C1830, Original Brass Tap, 50cm
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An Early 19thc English Copper Hot Water Urn, Planter or Cooler C1830, Original Brass Tap, 50cm

19th century
Sold 15 June 2025 · Gilt and Gesso
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An Early 19thC English Copper Hot Water Urn, Planter or Ice Bucket Cooler C1830, Original Brass Tap, 51cm..

A fine quality English country house, copper hot water urn with original operating brass tap and turned oak handle, circa 1830.

A handsome antique copper urn with original twin handles, measuring 51.5cm in length, to include the tap, a perfect planter or cooler.

A superbly stylish early 19th century, antique copper urn, cooler or planter of considerable decorative appeal. An interior design piece of excellent scale and versatility to complement a classic or contemporary space.

Dimensions

Length 51.5cm

Width 28cm

Height 26cm

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Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Antique Copper Water Urn to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
51.5cm (20.28")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1144696
Description
An Early 19thC English Copper Hot Water Urn, Planter or Ice Bucket Cooler C1830, Original Brass Tap, 51cm..
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A fine quality English country house, copper hot water urn with original operating brass tap and turned oak handle, circa 1830.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. An early 19th-century rectangular hand-beaten copper urn featuring a brass tap and iron side handles.
fig 1. An Early 19thc English Copper Hot Water Urn, Planter or Cooler C1830, Original Brass Tap, 50cm

A handsome antique copper urn with original twin handles, measuring 51.5cm in length, to include the tap, a perfect planter or cooler.

A superbly stylish early 19th century, antique copper urn, cooler or planter of considerable decorative appeal. An interior design piece of excellent scale and versatility to complement a classic or contemporary space.

Dimensions

Length 51.5cm

Width 28cm

Height 26cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Antique Copper Water Urn to the Regency era.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
51.5cm (20.28")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144696
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I An early 19th-century rectangular hand-beaten copper urn featuring a brass tap and iron side handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Early 19thc English Copper Hot Water Urn, Planter or Cooler C1830, Original Brass Tap, 50cm

Archive II An early 19th-century rectangular hand-beaten copper urn featuring a brass tap and iron side handles. View II
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An early 19th-century rectangular hand-beaten copper urn featuring a brass tap and iron side handles.
An Early 19thC English Copper Hot Water Urn, Planter or Cooler C1830, Original Brass Tap, 50cm
Ref: SA1144696
An early 19th-century rectangular hand-beaten copper urn featuring a brass tap and iron side handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Vessels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCopper, Brass
  • ColourCopper
  • MotifsHand-beaten surface, Cast brass tap, Iron loop handles
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 51.5 cm (20 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Copper urns and vessels were widely used in domestic and institutional settings during the 18th and 19th centuries for storing and dispensing heated water or liquids before modern plumbing.

These pieces were typically constructed from hand-beaten sheet copper with dovetailed or soldered seams, frequently complemented by cast brass spigots, taps, and iron handles.

Authentic items display period manufacturing characteristics such as hand-hammered surfaces, heavy-gauge copper, old brazed joints, hand-turned brass taps, and natural patination consistent with age.

Such pieces can be repurposed as statement planters, fireside log holders, or decorative focal points on sturdy wooden furniture to introduce warmth and historic industrial texture.

Preservation requires dusting with a soft cloth and avoiding harsh chemical metal polishes that strip away historical patina; wax can be applied lightly to protect the surface if desired.
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