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Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic 19th-century primitive copper cachepot / small planter pot. This piece showcases excellent pre-industrial craftsmanship, making it a perfect addition to any collection of early metalware, rustic farmhouse decor, or primitive hearth displays.
Construction & Historical Highlights:
• Dovetail Cramp Seam: Features a distinct, hand-brazed vertical interlocking cramp seam down the side wall—a hallmark of pre-machine, 19th-century coppersmithing.
• Pie-Crust Base Joinery: The circular bottom is joined to the body with meticulous hand-formed crimped/tabbed seams.
• Hardware: Equipped with heavy, ornately cast brass side handles securely fastened to the body with hand-hammered solid copper rivets. Notably, one handle is strategically placed directly over the vertical seam for structural reinforcement.
• Interior: Features an unlined, bare copper interior showing an exquisite, natural aged patina with light verdigris oxidation.
Dimensions (Approximate):
• Height: 2.25 inches
• Diameter (Rim): 4 inches
• Width (Handle to Handle): 5.5 inches
Condition Report:
Excellent antique condition with wonderful primitive character. The vessel is structurally solid with no cracks or major structural deformities. It retains its deep, unpolished original copper and brass patina with light surface wear, minor oxidation, and charming irregularities consistent with its age and handmade nature.
Please look closely at the provided high-resolution photos to fully evaluate the stunning craftsmanship and condition details.
