Copper Vat

A large copper vat, 19th century, with good exterior verdigris patination.

A nineteenth century riveted copper vat, with well patinated exterior. Available to view at Brunswick House, London.

19th century riveted copper vat, with patinated exterior.

19th century riveted copper vat with patinated exterior.

French bonnet copper vat, late 19th or early 20th century, on wrought iron tripod stand (possibly associated).

19th C French copper vat with wonderful verdigris patina. Reference: 7989 Dimensions 13.5 inches (34 cms) High 21 inches (53 cms) Diameter

A nineteenth century riveted copper vat, with well patinated verdigris exterior.

A nineteenth century riveted copper vat, with old patched repairs and well patinated verdigris exterior.

19th century copper vat, of unusual bulbous design with well patinated verdigris exterior.

Large French copper vat, early 20th century, of tapered form and well patinated verdigris exterior.        

This is a stunning 19th century copper vat with wonderful verdigris patination. Makes an ideal plant pot for both inside or out.

Large scale copper vats, these would have been used to produce anything from gin to chocolate or cheese, these now make great planters.

This is a great looking early 19th century verdigris copper vat that now will make the most incredible garden planter for use both inside or out.

19th century French copper cauldron with rounded rim and riveted iron handles. Great patina. 1890. Reference: 7486 Dimensions 16 inches (41 cms) High 24.5 inches (62 cms) Dia...

Stamped 'APPS MAKER TENTERDEN'.

With polished exterior.

A nineteenth century copper, with outlet at base, excellent verdigris patination. Available to view at Brunswick House, London. Diameter 55cm, height 48cm.

A large scale French Copper, on a bespoke estate made iron stand. This would make an amazing planter. France, circa 1900. Height - 81.5 cm Diameter - 71.5 cm Please message if any ...

Large Copper Vat with iron interior--collection of carved and painted wooden ducks on iron stands

An outstanding and very grand scale Vat - Kettle - wonderfully crafted from very heavy gauge copper.

Stunning, huge 19th C Belgian Copper Vat. Stamped, dated 1866. Wonderful natural verdigris and later riveted strap repairs - make do and mend at its finest !!!

A nineteenth century copper vat, riveted, with verdigris exterior. Available to view at Brunswick House, London.

A nineteenth century copper vat, riveted, with well patinated exterior and patched repairs.

A lovely 19th century riveted copper cheese vat from France. With a nice natural verdigris.

Large 19th Century copper cheese vat. A wonderful 19th Century French verdigris copper cheese vat.

Large 19th Century copper cheese vat. A wonderful 19th Century French verdigris copper cheese vat.

A lovely 19th century French copper cauldron vat with original iron handle. It is 74cm high to the rim not including the handle.

A large 19th century riveted copper cheese vat from the south of France. This will make a wonderful garden feature either as a planter or water feature.

A wonderful piece of dairy farming history, this French copper cauldron from the 19th century would have originally been used in the production of cheese. The “French bonnet” shape h...

A wonderful piece of dairy farming history, this French copper cauldron from the 19th century would have originally been used in the production of cheese. The “French bonnet” shape h...

A wonderful large 19th Century French verdigris copper cheese vat with a decorative riveteted band.

Pair of 19th century copper cooking vats for the making of candy originally.

A huge 19th century copper cheese vat from the south of France. This will make a great garden feature as a planter or water feature.

A large riveted copper vessel/planter with age related heavy verdigris oxidization.

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

A large industrial scale antique copper and brass cheese vat, Continental Europe, 19th century, beautifully patinated.

A nineteenth century riveted copper vat with well weathered verdigris exterior.

19th century riveted copper vat with patinated exterior.

An outstanding and very grand scale Vat - Kettle - wonderfully crafted from very heavy gauge copper.

An increasingly rare copper planter with original and natural verdigris. France, c1950s. Unusual model with two handles. Ideal as a planter for indoors or external use. Some ...

A beautiful 19th century riveted copper vat with a lovely natural verdigris patina.

A nicely weathered, riveted copper cistern/vat of rectangular form, with scrolled rim, very heavy quality copper.

An extra large copper vat from Italy with beautiful patina and iron handles from circa 1900.

These impressive copper bowls are circa 1880 and were sourced in Provence where they were used in cheese making. In great condition with some lovely natural verdigris patina. Both a...

At 5' diameter and with impeccable naturally-verdigris surface, this heavy copper vat comes from Provence and was originally used to make cheese.

At over 5.5 feet in diameter, and with impeccable naturally-verdigris surface, this heavy copper vat comes from Provence and was originally used to make cheese.

Large copper vat / kettle from a frommage making facility

Very cool monumental 19th century Swiss chocolate vat constructed from riveted copper and a hammered base, mounted on iron stand.

What a find! Made of heavy copper with an iron ring underside the lip, this huge tub was originally used to cook the milk for cheese in the late 19th century. We have had two of thes...

A Swiss chocolate vat with a riveted copper body and iron handle, raised on a fitted four-legged stand with a circular stretcher at the base, 19th century.   

Please have a look at the last photo that shows how amazing these cheese vats are when set up as fountains. Weight is approximately 250 lbs.

We adore copper cheese vats, particularly since they make such exceptional garden focal points and can serve as fountains, planters, hot tubs or fire pits.

Three large copper cheese vats. Perfect planters. French early 20th century.