Hammered copper swells into a wide, flared bowl with a rolled rim, resting on three brass legs that end in carved paw feet. This large antique English copper cauldron carries the dense dimpled texture of hand beating, a seamed band around the lower body and a deep brown patina flecked with green. Copper cauldrons were the workhorses of English hearths and kitchens, used for boiling water, cooking and holding fuel, and the brass feet lift this one clear of the floor.
At 18 inches across and 13.5 inches tall, it sits beside a fireplace as a log holder or stands in an entry as a generous planter. Fill it with logs, branches, dried stems or a potted plant, and let the warm copper glow against stone, plaster or dark wood.
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Era: Antique
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Origin: England
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Material: Copper, brass
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Size: 18" diameter x 13.5"(H)
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Color: Warm brown copper patina with brass feet
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Condition: Wear consistent with age and use, part of its character and historical value. Hammer marks, patina, verdigris spotting and surface wear.
This large antique English copper cauldron is 18 inches in diameter and 13.5 inches tall. It is hand-hammered copper with a rolled rim, standing on three brass claw feet. It works as a fireplace log holder, a planter or a decorative vessel.
Q: What were copper cauldrons used for?
A: Copper cauldrons were used in English homes and kitchens for cooking, boiling water and brewing, and later for holding firewood by the hearth. Copper was chosen because it conducts heat evenly and can be hammered into a strong, seamless-looking bowl.
Q: What style of room suits an antique copper cauldron?
A: It suits English country, rustic and traditional rooms, and it adds warm metal to modern farmhouse and eclectic spaces. Set against stone, plaster or dark wood, the hammered copper reads as a warm, textured accent.
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