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Quality Antique Victorian Large Copper Pail
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Quality Antique Victorian Large Copper Pail

19th century
Description

Quality antique Victorian large copper pail, having a quality antique Victorian large copper pail with twin loop handles to the sides.

Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Copper Log Pail to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243789
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Quality antique Victorian large copper pail, having a quality antique Victorian large copper pail with twin loop handles to the sides.
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Copper Log Pail to the 1860s.

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243789
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A large Victorian copper pail featuring a hand-hammered surface, rolled upper rim, and two black wrought iron side handles.
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Archive I A large Victorian copper pail featuring a hand-hammered surface, rolled upper rim, and two black wrought iron side handles.

Quality Antique Victorian Large Copper Pail

Archive II A large Victorian copper pail featuring a hand-hammered surface, rolled upper rim, and two black wrought iron side handles. View II
Archive III A large Victorian copper pail featuring a hand-hammered surface, rolled upper rim, and two black wrought iron side handles. View III
Archive IV A large Victorian copper pail featuring a hand-hammered surface, rolled upper rim, and two black wrought iron side handles. View IV
Archive V A large Victorian copper pail featuring a hand-hammered surface, rolled upper rim, and two black wrought iron side handles. View V
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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A large Victorian copper pail featuring a hand-hammered surface, rolled upper rim, and two black wrought iron side handles.
Quality antique Victorian large copper pail
Ref: SA1243789
A large Victorian copper pail featuring a hand-hammered surface, rolled upper rim, and two black wrought iron side handles.
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  • ObjectPails
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCopper, Wrought Iron
  • ColourWarm Copper
  • MotifsHammered finish, Wrought iron handles, Rolled rim, Riveted construction
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This Victorian copper pail from 1860 is formed from warm copper with a hand-hammered surface, displaying subtle surface marks and gentle patination from its long history. The cylindrical body incorporates a neat rolled upper rim, a sturdy riveted construction visible near the base, and two contrasting black wrought iron side handles with looped terminals. The combination of the rich metallic tones and the rustic metal hardware gives the piece a solid farmhouse character well suited to traditional interior styles. Measuring 39 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 30 cm deep, the pail sits comfortably on a wooden table or directly beside a fireplace hearth. In a modern home, it serves well as a practical container for fireside logs, kindling, or coal, or functions effectively as a decorative floor planter holding dried foliage. Its robust construction and classic proportions make it a versatile addition to living rooms or studies seeking a touch of antique metalwork.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, copper pails and buckets were essential household items used for transporting water, holding coal, or storing firewood near hearths. Hand-crafted by coppersmiths, these heavy-gauge containers combined durability with functional utility for nineteenth-century domestic life.

Traditional copper pails were formed from sheets of copper shaped through hand-hammering, featuring brazed or riveted seams to ensure structural strength. Handles were typically fashioned from hand-wrought iron and secured to the rim with solid copper rivets.

Authentic period copper vessels display hand-hammered surface irregularities, dovetail seam construction, and heavy overall weight compared to modern machine-stamped reproductions. Look for natural oxidation, verdigris in crevices, and authentic wear on original wrought-iron handles.

In modern living spaces, antique copper pails serve as functional storage beside a fireplace for logs and kindling, or as decorative indoor planters for large house plants. They also function well placed in foyers as umbrella stands or in rustic kitchens as floor-standing accent pieces.

Maintain antique copper by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. To preserve historical patina, avoid abrasive chemical polishes, and treat wrought-iron handles with a light application of microcrystalline wax to prevent surface corrosion.
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