Large Vintage Copper Mixing Bowl – English, Dated 1955 (30cm)

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.