Pan - Antique copper kettle with handle - Copper, Iron

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Antique hammered copper kettle with a wrought-iron handle, dating to circa 1870–1900, made of solid copper with a wrought-iron handle in an antique rural rustic style; dimensions: height with handle 44.5 cm, width 42 cm, depth 39 cm, weight about 2.35 kg.

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Antique hammered copper kettle with wrought-iron handle – ca. 1870–1900

Beautiful large antique copper kettle, made of hammered copper and equipped with a sturdy wrought-iron handle. This authentic item has a warm appearance and a lovely, natural patina that suits its age and history of use.

Dimensions & Weight

Height with handle: 44.5 cm

Height without handle: 24.5 cm

Width: 42 cm

Depth: 39 cm

Weight: approx. 2.35 kg

Materials & colors

Boiler material: solid copper (hammered)

Handle material: wrought iron

Color: warm copper with natural patina, black handle

Attachment of the handle

The wrought iron handle is traditionally attached with forged ears and rivets to the rim of the kettle. This artisanal construction is sturdy, functional and characteristic of 19th-century copperworking.

Estimated period & origin

Period: circa 1870–1900

Country of origin: presumably Western Europe (Netherlands / Belgium / France)

Style

Style: country, rustic, artisanal

Fits perfectly in farmhouse, minimalist, brocante, and industrial interiors.

Original use

Such kettles were widely used in households and on farms in the 19th century for:

the boiling of water

food preparation

doing the laundry

processing of dairy or other products
The kettle was often hung above an open fire or placed directly on the hearth.

Current decorative applications

Nowadays this boiler is mainly a decorative and atmospheric object, and can be used, among other things, as:

eye-catcher in the kitchen or living room

planter

wood- or magazine basket

decorations by the fireplace or in a country setting

Condition

The boiler is in good antique condition, commensurate with its age and the intensive use it has seen in the past.

Clearly visible signs of use, patina, and discoloration.

Some slight irregularities and imperfections in the copper, typical of handwork.

No cracks or fractures observed

The handle is firmly and securely attached.

The combination of warm copper, the visible hammer blows, and the rugged wrought iron makes this kettle a real eye-catcher with a history.

Look at the photos to get a good impression.
Carefully packed and shipped with PostNL track and trace.

Antique hammered copper kettle with wrought-iron handle – ca. 1870–1900

Beautiful large antique copper kettle, made of hammered copper and equipped with a sturdy wrought-iron handle. This authentic item has a warm appearance and a lovely, natural patina that suits its age and history of use.

Dimensions & Weight

Height with handle: 44.5 cm

Height without handle: 24.5 cm

Width: 42 cm

Depth: 39 cm

Weight: approx. 2.35 kg

Materials & colors

Boiler material: solid copper (hammered)

Handle material: wrought iron

Color: warm copper with natural patina, black handle

Attachment of the handle

The wrought iron handle is traditionally attached with forged ears and rivets to the rim of the kettle. This artisanal construction is sturdy, functional and characteristic of 19th-century copperworking.

Estimated period & origin

Period: circa 1870–1900

Country of origin: presumably Western Europe (Netherlands / Belgium / France)

Style

Style: country, rustic, artisanal

Fits perfectly in farmhouse, minimalist, brocante, and industrial interiors.

Original use

Such kettles were widely used in households and on farms in the 19th century for:

the boiling of water

food preparation

doing the laundry

processing of dairy or other products
The kettle was often hung above an open fire or placed directly on the hearth.

Current decorative applications

Nowadays this boiler is mainly a decorative and atmospheric object, and can be used, among other things, as:

eye-catcher in the kitchen or living room

planter

wood- or magazine basket

decorations by the fireplace or in a country setting

Condition

The boiler is in good antique condition, commensurate with its age and the intensive use it has seen in the past.

Clearly visible signs of use, patina, and discoloration.

Some slight irregularities and imperfections in the copper, typical of handwork.

No cracks or fractures observed

The handle is firmly and securely attached.

The combination of warm copper, the visible hammer blows, and the rugged wrought iron makes this kettle a real eye-catcher with a history.

Look at the photos to get a good impression.
Carefully packed and shipped with PostNL track and trace.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
2354 g
Over 200 years old
No
Country of Origin
Europe
Model
Antique copper kettle with handle
Material
Copper, Iron
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
44.5 cm
Width
42 cm
Depth
39 cm
Diameter
39 cm
Estimated period
1870-1900
The NetherlandsVerified
958
Objects sold
98.88%
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