Kettle - Copper - 800 - 30 cm - 1.9 kg
04
days
16
hours
45
minutes
25
seconds
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 140259 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Antique heavy copper kettle from Europe, dating to circa 1800–1830, with a dovetail seam and heraldic stamp, weighing 1.885 kg and measuring 32 cm in length, 23 cm in maximum diameter, and 30 cm in height, presented in original found condition and not suitable for food use.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Rare Heavy Copper Kettle with Heraldic Stamp and Dovetail Seam – George III / Charles X Era (c. 1800-1830)
Up for auction is an exceptional and authentic stove/fireplace kettle in solid, high-thickness copper, a superb example of high-era European metallurgical craftsmanship (circa 1800-1830).
This piece clearly stands out from late nineteenth-century mass productions for two primary collectible features: a heraldic stamp pressed cold on the lid (depicting a rampant lion or a similar mythological figure, signature of a historic coppersmith workshop) and a splendid dovetail seam.
Construction Features and Vintage Details:
Historic Dovetail Seam (Dovetail Seam): The back of the body clearly shows the original interlocking weld of the copper sheet brazed together. This handcrafted detail, executed entirely by hand, is the ultimate visual guarantee of authentic pre-industrial artisanal craftsmanship.
Heavy Forged Copper: The object boasts an extraordinary weight of 1.885 kg relative to a diameter of 23 cm, testimony to the use of thick, very high-quality sheets.
Moulded Cast Elements: Equipped with an elegant gooseneck spout and a solid ergonomic bridge handle. The lid features a refined brass turned finial.
Overall Height: 30 cm
Length (including spout): 32 cm
Maximum body diameter: 23 cm
Net weight: 1.885 kg (Premium Quality)
Condition and Patina:
The item is presented in completely original, “as-found” condition, a deliberate choice to preserve its commercial value and historical charm.
Bottom: Beautifully and originally blackened by period carbon and soot deposits from genuine use on fireplaces or cast-iron stoves.
Body: Displays a warm and rich natural patina. Minor, shallow surface dents and a slight mark at the base of the spout attest to the piece’s authenticity and history without detracting from its aesthetic harmony.
Interior: Shows an era-stratified deposit of lime scale and traces of natural oxidation (verdigris).
This item is sold exclusively as a piece of art, for display and high-end collection (not suitable for food use).
Rare Heavy Copper Kettle with Heraldic Stamp and Dovetail Seam – George III / Charles X Era (c. 1800-1830)
Up for auction is an exceptional and authentic heavy copper stove/fireplace kettle, a superb example of early 19th-century European metalwork (circa 1800-1830).
This piece clearly stands out from late 19th-century mass-produced examples due to two features of primary collector importance: a cold-stamped heraldic mark on the lid (depicting a lion rampant or similar mythological figure, the signature of a historic coppersmith workshop) and a stunning dovetail seam.
Historic Dovetail Seam: The back of the body clearly shows the original interlocking brazed joint of the copper sheet. This entirely handmade construction detail is the ultimate visual guarantee of authentic pre-industrial craftsmanship.
Heavy Forged Copper: The item boasts an extraordinary weight of 1.885 kg relative to its 23 cm diameter, testifying to the use of thick, high-quality sheets.
Cast Elements: Featuring an elegant gooseneck spout and a solid, fixed bridge handle. The lid is topped with a refined turned brass finial.
Total height: 30 cm
Length (including spout): 32 cm
Maximum body diameter: 23 cm
Net weight: 1.885 kg (Premium Quality)
The item is presented in completely original, "as-found" condition, a deliberate choice to preserve its commercial value and historical charm.
Bottom: Beautifully and originally blackened by period carbon and soot deposits from genuine use over open fires or cast-iron stoves.
Body: Displays a warm, rich natural patina. Minor, shallow surface dents and a slight mark at the base of the spout testify to the history of the piece without altering its aesthetic harmony.
Interior: Shows period lime-scale layering and traces of natural oxidation (verdigris).
This item is sold strictly as a decorative, art, and high-end collector’s piece (not suitable for food or beverage use).
Rare Heavy Copper Kettle with Heraldic Stamp and Dovetail Seam – George III / Charles X Era (c. 1800-1830)
Up for auction is an exceptional and authentic stove/fireplace kettle in solid, high-thickness copper, a superb example of high-era European metallurgical craftsmanship (circa 1800-1830).
This piece clearly stands out from late nineteenth-century mass productions for two primary collectible features: a heraldic stamp pressed cold on the lid (depicting a rampant lion or a similar mythological figure, signature of a historic coppersmith workshop) and a splendid dovetail seam.
Construction Features and Vintage Details:
Historic Dovetail Seam (Dovetail Seam): The back of the body clearly shows the original interlocking weld of the copper sheet brazed together. This handcrafted detail, executed entirely by hand, is the ultimate visual guarantee of authentic pre-industrial artisanal craftsmanship.
Heavy Forged Copper: The object boasts an extraordinary weight of 1.885 kg relative to a diameter of 23 cm, testimony to the use of thick, very high-quality sheets.
Moulded Cast Elements: Equipped with an elegant gooseneck spout and a solid ergonomic bridge handle. The lid features a refined brass turned finial.
Overall Height: 30 cm
Length (including spout): 32 cm
Maximum body diameter: 23 cm
Net weight: 1.885 kg (Premium Quality)
Condition and Patina:
The item is presented in completely original, “as-found” condition, a deliberate choice to preserve its commercial value and historical charm.
Bottom: Beautifully and originally blackened by period carbon and soot deposits from genuine use on fireplaces or cast-iron stoves.
Body: Displays a warm and rich natural patina. Minor, shallow surface dents and a slight mark at the base of the spout attest to the piece’s authenticity and history without detracting from its aesthetic harmony.
Interior: Shows an era-stratified deposit of lime scale and traces of natural oxidation (verdigris).
This item is sold exclusively as a piece of art, for display and high-end collection (not suitable for food use).
Rare Heavy Copper Kettle with Heraldic Stamp and Dovetail Seam – George III / Charles X Era (c. 1800-1830)
Up for auction is an exceptional and authentic heavy copper stove/fireplace kettle, a superb example of early 19th-century European metalwork (circa 1800-1830).
This piece clearly stands out from late 19th-century mass-produced examples due to two features of primary collector importance: a cold-stamped heraldic mark on the lid (depicting a lion rampant or similar mythological figure, the signature of a historic coppersmith workshop) and a stunning dovetail seam.
Historic Dovetail Seam: The back of the body clearly shows the original interlocking brazed joint of the copper sheet. This entirely handmade construction detail is the ultimate visual guarantee of authentic pre-industrial craftsmanship.
Heavy Forged Copper: The item boasts an extraordinary weight of 1.885 kg relative to its 23 cm diameter, testifying to the use of thick, high-quality sheets.
Cast Elements: Featuring an elegant gooseneck spout and a solid, fixed bridge handle. The lid is topped with a refined turned brass finial.
Total height: 30 cm
Length (including spout): 32 cm
Maximum body diameter: 23 cm
Net weight: 1.885 kg (Premium Quality)
The item is presented in completely original, "as-found" condition, a deliberate choice to preserve its commercial value and historical charm.
Bottom: Beautifully and originally blackened by period carbon and soot deposits from genuine use over open fires or cast-iron stoves.
Body: Displays a warm, rich natural patina. Minor, shallow surface dents and a slight mark at the base of the spout testify to the history of the piece without altering its aesthetic harmony.
Interior: Shows period lime-scale layering and traces of natural oxidation (verdigris).
This item is sold strictly as a decorative, art, and high-end collector’s piece (not suitable for food or beverage use).
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
1.89 kg
Title additional information
800 - 30 cm - 1.9 kg
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Copper
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
30 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
23 cm
In Working Order
No
Estimated period
1800-1850
Sold by
