Large Vintage Copper Mixing Bowl – English, Dated 1955 (30cm)
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There is something deeply comforting about a well-used copper bowl – the warmth of the metal, the gentle rippling of hand-worked surfaces, and the quiet sense of purpose it carries.
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This large vintage English copper mixing bowl, clearly stamped 1955, is a beautiful survivor from the post-war kitchen, where quality and durability still mattered.
Crafted from solid spun copper, this generously sized bowl features a rolled rim for strength, a riveted side handle for practical lifting, and a wonderfully rich, time-earned patina that only decades of honest use can produce. The interior shows subtle working marks and tonal variations, while the exterior glows with coppery warmth and character.
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Stamped to the interior with “1955”, “14” (inch size), and the maker’s initials “L & W”, this piece was made for serious kitchen work – mixing dough, preparing puddings, or serving generous quantities – and today it transitions effortlessly into a decorative role in a country kitchen or rustic interior.
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Whether styled as a statement fruit bowl, used as a planter, or displayed as part of a copperware collection, this is a piece that brings both authenticity and soul to a space.
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✨ Why we love it
Large, impressive scale with real presence
Authentic mid-century British copper
Honest patina with beautiful colour variation
Practical history meets timeless decorative appeal
Each mark and surface tells its own story
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📏 Size
Diameter: 30cm
Height: 15cm
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🕰️ Date
1955
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🪔 Material
Solid copper
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📌 Condition
Good vintage condition with age-related wear, surface marks, and patina consistent with genuine mid-20th-century use. No cracks or splits. Minor rim undulation in keeping with age and hand-finished manufacture.
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Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
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💡 Styling ideas
Perfect for farmhouse kitchens, country house interiors, rustic shelving, open pantries, or as a striking centrepiece filled with seasonal fruit, dried flowers, or greenery.
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♻️ A note from us
All of our items are genuine vintage or antique pieces, sourced individually and chosen for their character, craftsmanship, and story. Signs of age are not flaws, but part of what makes each piece unique.
Large Vintage Copper Mixing Bowl – English, Dated 1955 (30cm)
Inside the bowl you have:
“1955” – the production year
“14″” – the size in inches (14 inches ≈ 35.5cm rim size, which fits your measured diameter once rolled rim is accounted for)
Arrow / ↑ mark – orientation or inspection mark used in British metal workshops
“L & W” – almost certainly the manufacturer’s initials
“KF / K FZ689” – batch, pattern, or workshop reference number
This style of marking is typical of British mid-20th-century copperware,
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