Ca 19th Century Copper Bucket/Cauldron With Iron Handle

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This is an American copper bucket with a slight convex bottom. It weights approximately 3 pounds and came from the … Read more This is an American copper bucket with a slight convex bottom. It weights approximately 3 pounds and came from the sandhills of South Carolina.
• Well structured
• Rare distinctive dovetail seam construction on vertical sides and around the base
• The rim is reinforced with the edge folding outward over a round wire that circles to strengthen the top of the bucket
• Folded sheet ears are riveted to the sides for attaching the bale (handle)
• Blacksmithed iron bales were fastened to the ears at the top of opposing sides
• Size measurements 12” across, 8” deep and 9” tall to top of the ear

The copper has a rustic patina and shows sign of use and age. Please see all photos before purchase. See less