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Large Copper Kettle

Large Antique Copper & Brass Kettle
Large Antique Copper & Brass Kettle

Large Antique Copper & Brass Kettle

$533

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Large Antique Copper & Brass Kettle

Located in Ipswich, GB

Offered for sale is this large 19th Century Victorian antique copper and brass kettle of good

Category

Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large antique George III copper kettle
Large antique George III copper kettle

Large antique George III copper kettle

$431

H 12.21 in W 9.06 in D 13 in

Large antique George III copper kettle

Located in Ipswich, GB

Large antique George III copper kettle having a shaped handle and spout, lift off lid with the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century George III Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Large antique George III copper kettle
Large antique George III copper kettle

Large antique George III copper kettle

$437

H 12.41 in W 8.67 in D 13.39 in

Large antique George III copper kettle

Located in Ipswich, GB

Large antique George III copper kettle having a shaped handle and spout, lift off lid with the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century George III Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Large antique George III copper kettle
Large antique George III copper kettle

Large antique George III copper kettle

$416

H 13.19 in W 9.85 in D 13.78 in

Large antique George III copper kettle

Located in Ipswich, GB

Large antique George III copper kettle having a shaped handle and spout, lift off lid with the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century George III Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Large Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle
Large Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

Large Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

$471

H 11.62 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Large Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large antique George III quality copper kettle having a quality shaped handle and spout and lift

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Large Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle
Large Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

Large Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

$785

H 15.16 in W 16.15 in D 11.42 in

Large Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large antique George III quality copper kettle with a shaped handle, spout and lift off lid. In

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Very Large Antique Rustic Patinated Copper Kettle / Planter
Very Large Antique Rustic Patinated Copper Kettle / Planter

Very Large Antique Rustic Patinated Copper Kettle / Planter

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Impressive antique industrial kettle made of red copper. The kettle has a beautiful patina

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Copper

Large Antique French Copper Kettle, France circa 1900
Large Antique French Copper Kettle, France circa 1900

Large Antique French Copper Kettle, France circa 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1900 / Kettle / copper / Rustic / Baroque / Antique This early 20th-century French copper

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

Large Antique Hand-Hammered Copper Kettle, France, 19th Century
Large Antique Hand-Hammered Copper Kettle, France, 19th Century

Large Antique Hand-Hammered Copper Kettle, France, 19th Century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

-hammered copper kettle featuring a beautifully aged patina and a sturdy wrought iron handle. This finely

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

Antique Copper & Brass Tea Kettle
Antique Copper & Brass Tea Kettle

Antique Copper & Brass Tea Kettle

$350

H 13 in W 12.25 in D 7.25 in

Antique Copper & Brass Tea Kettle

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An authentic and decorative 19th Century Water Kettle. Large oval form copper tea kettle with

Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Copper, Tin

Large Antique George III Quality Oval Shaped Copper Kettle
Large Antique George III Quality Oval Shaped Copper Kettle

Large Antique George III Quality Oval Shaped Copper Kettle

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large antique George III quality oval shaped copper kettle with a shaped handle, spout and lift off

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Antique Large & Heavy Lidded and Handled Copper Fish Kettle
Antique Large & Heavy Lidded and Handled Copper Fish Kettle

Antique Large & Heavy Lidded and Handled Copper Fish Kettle

Located in Norton, MA

This is a supper found large and heavy Antique Solid Copper Fish Poacher about 20 ponds, a Long

Category

Antique 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique A  Large Ship's Copper Tea Kettle, TC#09
Antique A  Large Ship's Copper Tea Kettle, TC#09

Antique A Large Ship's Copper Tea Kettle, TC#09

Located in Norton, MA

Hand-hammered a ship's copper tea kettle made in England from the 19th century, very well hand-made

Category

Antique 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

Large and Very Charming Antique Copper Kettle / Firewood Holder
Large and Very Charming Antique Copper Kettle / Firewood Holder

Large and Very Charming Antique Copper Kettle / Firewood Holder

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Unique Large and Very Charming Antique Copper Kettle / Firewood Holder with a Beautiful Patina

Category

Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Copper

Large 19th-Century French Farmhouse Copper Kettle with Iron Handle
Large 19th-Century French Farmhouse Copper Kettle with Iron Handle

Large 19th-Century French Farmhouse Copper Kettle with Iron Handle

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 19th Century / Ketle / copper / Antique / Rustic A handsome 19th-century French copper

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

Large rustic red copper kettle with handle, France ca. 1850
Large rustic red copper kettle with handle, France ca. 1850

Large rustic red copper kettle with handle, France ca. 1850

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1850 / kettle / red copper / Rustic / Mid-century Large red copper kettle or bucket

Category

Antique 1850s French Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Copper

Antique A Large/Heavy English Copper Tea Kettle, TC#02
Antique A Large/Heavy English Copper Tea Kettle, TC#02

Antique A Large/Heavy English Copper Tea Kettle, TC#02

Located in Norton, MA

Hand-hammered a large and heavy copper tea kettle made in England from the 19th century, very well

Category

Antique 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

Antique A Large/Heavy English Copper Tea Kettle, TC#01
Antique A Large/Heavy English Copper Tea Kettle, TC#01

Antique A Large/Heavy English Copper Tea Kettle, TC#01

Located in Norton, MA

Hand-hammered a large and heavy copper tea kettle made in England from the 19th century, very well

Category

Antique 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

Unique large antique copper kettle/basin with a stunning patina
Unique large antique copper kettle/basin with a stunning patina

Unique large antique copper kettle/basin with a stunning patina

$441Sale Price|25% Off

H 14.97 in Dm 35.83 in

Unique large antique copper kettle/basin with a stunning patina

Located in Harderwijk, NL

. Antique copper basins already captivate the imagination of many, let alone one of this size, blessed with

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper

Unusual Small Antique George III Quality Oval Shaped Copper Kettle
Unusual Small Antique George III Quality Oval Shaped Copper Kettle

Unusual Small Antique George III Quality Oval Shaped Copper Kettle

Located in Suffolk, GB

of desirable proportions. We stock a large selection of copper kettles of all sizes, please ask for

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Antique A  Large English Farm House Style Painted Metal Tea Kettle, TC#10
Antique A  Large English Farm House Style Painted Metal Tea Kettle, TC#10

Antique A Large English Farm House Style Painted Metal Tea Kettle, TC#10

Located in Norton, MA

Hand-hammered painted metal tea kettle in the English Farm House Style depicting the flower

Category

Early 20th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

Recent Sales

Large Copper Kettle
Large Copper Kettle

Large Copper Kettle

Unavailable

H 20 in W 29 in D 29 in

Large Copper Kettle

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An exceptionally large and sturdy 19th century copper kettle with dovetailed construction and an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

Large Oval English Copper Tea Kettle, circa 1840
Large Oval English Copper Tea Kettle, circa 1840

Large Oval English Copper Tea Kettle, circa 1840

Unavailable

H 10.88 in W 13 in D 7 in

Large Oval English Copper Tea Kettle, circa 1840

Located in Ambler, PA

Large oval English copper tea kettle, circa 1840. Dovetailed.

Category

Antique 1840s Great Britain (UK) Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Large English Copper & Brass Kettle Drum
Large English Copper & Brass Kettle Drum

Large English Copper & Brass Kettle Drum

Unavailable

H 20 in Dm 28 in

Large English Copper & Brass Kettle Drum

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century. With later inset glass top. Height is adjustable.

Category

20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Large Early 19th Century English Copper Kettle
Large Early 19th Century English Copper Kettle

Large Early 19th Century English Copper Kettle

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 12.21 in D 8.27 in

Large Early 19th Century English Copper Kettle

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

quality copper and brass antique English lidded kettle UK mainland delivery included.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Jars

Large American Apple Butter Kettle
Large American Apple Butter Kettle

Large American Apple Butter Kettle

Unavailable

H 18 in Dm 27 in

Large American Apple Butter Kettle

Located in Woodbury, CT

A large copper apple butter kettle with a hand wrought iron bale handle.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Wine Coolers

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

18th C. Large Copper Kettle
18th C. Large Copper Kettle

18th C. Large Copper Kettle

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H 13.78 in Dm 20.48 in

18th C. Large Copper Kettle

Located in Casteren, NL

This large copper kettle was used for domestic work. Made of copper with wrought iron handle

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Large Antique Georgian Copper Kettle
Large Antique Georgian Copper Kettle

Large Antique Georgian Copper Kettle

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H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Large Antique Georgian Copper Kettle

Located in Suffolk, GB

This is a large Georgian antique copper Kettle with an unusual shaped handle with lift off lid

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper

Large Antique George III Copper Kettle
Large Antique George III Copper Kettle

Large Antique George III Copper Kettle

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H 12.6 in W 12.6 in D 8.67 in

Large Antique George III Copper Kettle

Located in Ipswich, GB

Large antique George III copper kettle having a shaped handle and spout, lift off lid with original

Category

Antique Early 19th Century George III Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Large George III Antique Copper Kettle
Large George III Antique Copper Kettle

Large George III Antique Copper Kettle

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H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Large George III Antique Copper Kettle

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large George III antique copper kettle with an unusual shaped handle with lift off lid. Traditional

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Large 19th Century Solid Copper Kettle

Large 19th Century Solid Copper Kettle

Located in Bellport, NY

An American large copper and iron kettle.Fine construction with a riveted forged iron handle,with

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Copper, Iron

Charming 19th Century Large Square Copper Kettle
Charming 19th Century Large Square Copper Kettle

Charming 19th Century Large Square Copper Kettle

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Charming 19th century large square copper kettle A lovely traditional piece, well used but solid

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Country More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper

Large Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle
Large Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

Large Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

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H 14.18 in W 12.6 in D 8.67 in

Large Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large antique George III quality copper kettle having a quality shaped handle and spout, lift of

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Late 18th c. Large-scale Rivetted Copper Kettle
Late 18th c. Large-scale Rivetted Copper Kettle

Late 18th c. Large-scale Rivetted Copper Kettle

Located in Greenwich, CT

Wonderful over-scale late 18th c. highly rivetted and hand-hammered copper log kettle with great

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

19THC Handmade Copper & Iron Large Applebutter Kettle From Pa.
19THC Handmade Copper & Iron Large Applebutter Kettle From Pa.

19THC Handmade Copper & Iron Large Applebutter Kettle From Pa.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FANTASTIC HANDMADE AND HAND FORGED COPPER AND IRON HANDLE KETTLE FROM PENNSYLVANIA .THE CONDITION

Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitives

Materials

Copper, Iron

Very Large Antique Patinated Copper on Metal Tea Kettle
Very Large Antique Patinated Copper on Metal Tea Kettle

Very Large Antique Patinated Copper on Metal Tea Kettle

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A big gutsy patinated copper over metal tea kettle with worn wooden handle. If objects could talk

Category

Antique Early 1900s Indian Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Copper

Large Vintage Turkish Hammered Dovetailed Copper Cauldron Pot Kettle 25"
Large Vintage Turkish Hammered Dovetailed Copper Cauldron Pot Kettle 25"

Large Vintage Turkish Hammered Dovetailed Copper Cauldron Pot Kettle 25"

Located in Dayton, OH

Large vintage 20th century hammered copper cauldron / cooking pot / candy kettle / fire pit

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Copper

Large 19th Century French Copper and Iron Poissonniere or Fish Kettle
Large 19th Century French Copper and Iron Poissonniere or Fish Kettle

Large 19th Century French Copper and Iron Poissonniere or Fish Kettle

Located in Dallas, TX

of copper with large forged iron handle and attached with rivets, this rustic kitchen essential could

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper, Iron

Large Late 19th Century French Copper Tea Kettle with Lid, Circa 1900
Large Late 19th Century French Copper Tea Kettle with Lid, Circa 1900

Large Late 19th Century French Copper Tea Kettle with Lid, Circa 1900

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This large scale nineteenth century French copper tea kettle features a copper riveted handle and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large 19th Century French Polished Copper and Iron Poissonniere Fish Kettle
Large 19th Century French Polished Copper and Iron Poissonniere Fish Kettle

Large 19th Century French Polished Copper and Iron Poissonniere Fish Kettle

Located in Dallas, TX

out of copper with large forged iron handle attached with rivets, this rustic kitchen essential could

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Iron

Large 19th Century French Copper and Brass Poissoniere or Fish Kettle with Lid
Large 19th Century French Copper and Brass Poissoniere or Fish Kettle with Lid

Large 19th Century French Copper and Brass Poissoniere or Fish Kettle with Lid

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique, rectangular "poissoniere" (or fish kettle) was crafted in France, circa 1870. Made

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large 19th Century French Copper Brass Iron Poissonniere or Fish Kettle with Lid
Large 19th Century French Copper Brass Iron Poissonniere or Fish Kettle with Lid

Large 19th Century French Copper Brass Iron Poissonniere or Fish Kettle with Lid

Located in Dallas, TX

of copper with iron handles and forged rivets, this rustic kitchen essential has its original top

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

19th Century Copper Pot
19th Century Copper Pot

19th Century Copper Pot

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H 14 in Dm 21 in

19th Century Copper Pot

Located in New Orleans, LA

Large heavily patinated copper kettle with handle. Could be used as a vessel for a large flower

Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper

Large 19th Century Brass Copper Kettle
Large 19th Century Brass Copper Kettle

Large 19th Century Brass Copper Kettle

Located in Martlesham, GB

Large 19th century brass copper kettle, having a shaped handle, acorn finial on the lid and a

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Tableware

Materials

Copper

American Antique Large Copper  Candy Kettle
American Antique Large Copper  Candy Kettle

American Antique Large Copper Candy Kettle

Located in Bellport, NY

Made in the USA and in wonderful condition,this large candy bowl is made of 100% copper, with steel

Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitive Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle
Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

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H 11.42 in W 12.21 in D 8.27 in

Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

Located in Suffolk, GB

have a large stock of copper kettles of different sizes, please ask for further details Dimensions

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Antique Copper Dovetailed Goose Neck Tea Coffee Pot Kettle 12"
Antique Copper Dovetailed Goose Neck Tea Coffee Pot Kettle 12"

Antique Copper Dovetailed Goose Neck Tea Coffee Pot Kettle 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

Large 19th century dovetailed copper farmhouse kettle / coffee pot with gooseneck shaped spout

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Country Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

1920s Large French or Belge Stove Top Chrome Water Kettle
1920s Large French or Belge Stove Top Chrome Water Kettle

1920s Large French or Belge Stove Top Chrome Water Kettle

Located in Miami, FL

REDUCED from $180.....From the 1920s, large French or Belge stove top water kettle chrome plated on

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper, Chrome

Antique Moroccan Moorish Large Heavy Solid Brass Kettle, 19th C
Antique Moroccan Moorish Large Heavy Solid Brass Kettle, 19th C

Antique Moroccan Moorish Large Heavy Solid Brass Kettle, 19th C

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Moroccan Moorish large heavy solid brass kettle embossed with brass floral design. It is a

Category

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large 19th Century French Copper Fish Pan
Large 19th Century French Copper Fish Pan

Large 19th Century French Copper Fish Pan

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H 5.25 in W 30.25 in D 6.75 in

Large 19th Century French Copper Fish Pan

Located in Winter Park, FL

An early 19th century French large handmade copper fish kettle or poacher. A good quality, heavy

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Large Copper Kettle
Large Copper Kettle

Large Copper Kettle

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H 18 in Dm 28 in

Large Copper Kettle

Located in North Egremont, MA

Copper apple butter kettle with forged iron handle. original unpolished condition, nice color and

Category

Antique 19th Century American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper, Iron

Large Antique Georgian Copper Kettle
Large Antique Georgian Copper Kettle

Large Antique Georgian Copper Kettle

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H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 in

Large Antique Georgian Copper Kettle

Located in Stutton, GB

Large antique Georgian copper kettle, lovely shaped handle, lift off lid with classic spout. Lovely

Category

Antique 19th Century European Georgian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper

Large Copper French 19th Century Kettle
Large Copper French 19th Century Kettle

Large Copper French 19th Century Kettle

Located in Woodbury, CT

We love this kettle for its large size and beautiful patina. All hand-riveted, the lid has some

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper

Large Indian Silver over Copper Hammered Kettle
Large Indian Silver over Copper Hammered Kettle

Large Indian Silver over Copper Hammered Kettle

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

This monumental tea kettle engraved with sacred flames and topped with a hand-wrought metal and

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Tea Sets

Materials

Copper, Silver

Large Antique Copper Kettle Völund Hamar, Early 1900s, Norway

Large Antique Copper Kettle Völund Hamar, Early 1900s, Norway

Located in Singapore, SG

Antique copper kettle with fantastic natural worn patina from Norway.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Jars

Materials

Copper

A handsome pine dresser base from England c.1870
A handsome pine dresser base from England c.1870

A handsome pine dresser base from England c.1870

Located in Houston, TX

displaced for a large copper kettle kept here at night and then removed and placed on the fire for hot water

Category

Antique 19th Century English Buffets

Materials

Pine

French Copper Bowl From a Cheese Maker
French Copper Bowl From a Cheese Maker

French Copper Bowl From a Cheese Maker

Located in Round Top, TX

Large copper vat / kettle from a frommage making facility

Category

Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Copper

Large Copper Pot
Large Copper Pot

Large Copper Pot

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H 17 in Dm 28.5 in

Large Copper Pot

Located in Geneva, IL

A large early 19th century solid copper kettle with circular handles. Circular handles. Opening is

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Urns

Materials

Copper, Iron

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Located in Bradenton, FL

A copper plated brass kettle with bronze lid. The kettle lifts with a copper handle with a bronze handhold. Some copper patina and wear revealing brass can be seen at the joins.

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Located in Ipswich, GB

Offered for sale is this 19th Century antique copper and brass kettle having a shaped handle and spout, lift off lid with original finale.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Metalwork

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Copper

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Large Copper Kettle For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic large copper kettle available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of copper, metal and iron, every large copper kettle was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a large copper kettle — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each large copper kettle bearing Art Deco, Neoclassical or Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Large Copper Kettle?

A large copper kettle can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $700, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $2,450.

Materials: Copper Furniture

From cupolas to cookware and fine art to filaments, copper metal has been used in so many ways since prehistoric times. Today, antique, new and vintage copper coffee tables, mirrors, lamps and other furniture and decor can bring a warm metallic flourish to interiors of any kind.

In years spanning 8,700 BC (the time of the first-known copper pendant) until roughly 3,700 BC, it may have been the only metal people knew how to manipulate.

Valuable deposits of copper were first extracted on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus around 4,000 BC — well before Europe’s actual Bronze Age (copper + tin = bronze). Tiny Cyprus is even credited with supplying all of Egypt and the Near East with copper for the production of sophisticated currency, weaponry, jewelry and decorative items.

In the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, master painters such as Leonardo da Vinci, El Greco, Rembrandt and Jan Brueghel created fine works on copper. (Back then, copper-based pigments, too, were all the rage.) By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, decorative items like bas-relief plaques, trays and jewelry produced during the Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau periods espoused copper. These became highly valuable and collectible pieces and remain so today.

Copper’s beauty, malleability, conductivity and versatility make it perhaps the most coveted nonprecious metal in existence. In interiors, polished copper begets an understated luxuriousness, and its reflectivity casts bright, golden and earthy warmth seldom realized in brass or bronze. (Just ask Tom Dixon.)

Outdoors, its most celebrated attribute — the verdigris patina it slowly develops from exposure to oxygen and other elements — isn’t the only hue it takes. Architects often refer to shades of copper as russet, ebony, plum and even chocolate brown. And Frank Lloyd Wright, Renzo Piano and Michael Graves have each used copper in their building projects.

Find antique, new and vintage copper furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Large Copper Kettle
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While a vintage copper kettle may look great for your décor, it may be harmful to use if it doesn’t have a protective lining. Most copper items these days have a thin lining of stainless steel to make them safe to use. You can shop a range of antique and vintage copper cookware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, copper tea kettles are safe to use as they are manufactured with a thin lining of stainless steel, nickel or tin in order to ensure safety while heating. Copper tea kettles are considered highly efficient and retain heat for long. You can check out and choose from many different designs and styles of copper tea kettles, such as Art Deco, Victorian, 20th century, mid-20th century and vintage period designs on 1stDibs.