Copper Beverage Server Appraisal

Arts and Crafts Style Hammered Copper Coffee Pot

This is a tall, cylindrical vessel, likely a coffee pot or water pitcher, crafted in the Arts and Crafts style. The piece is primarily constructed from copper with a distinct hand-hammered texture covering the body. It features decorative horizontal bands secured with rivets, which appear to be brass or bronze, providing a two-tone metallic aesthetic. The vessel has a long, arched handle that tapers toward the body and a hinged lid topped with a conical finial. The overall form is tapered, narrower at the top and wider at the base. Its color is a deep, aged copper with significant green verdigris patina concentrated around the joints, bands, and lid, particularly where moisture would naturally collect. This heavy oxidation suggests considerable age, likely dating to the early 20th century. The craftsmanship shows intentional rusticism characteristic of the Period, with visible tool marks and slightly irregular edges. Condition-wise, the piece shows surface wear, heavy tarnish, and significant oxidation, but the structural integrity appears sound with no major dents visible in the primary body. The design reflects the movement's emphasis on handmade quality and honest use of materials.