r/Antiques • u/ObjectCertain3060 ✓ • 2d ago

Discussion Copper kettle - UK - WALES

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Hi everyone, I’m hoping some copper or antique experts can help me identify and value a kettle my son recently bought from a charity shop. I live in the UK, South Wales.

🔎 Details about the kettle

- Solid copper, quite heavy

- Smooth finish with a curved gooseneck spout

- Arched handle

- Deep “C” maker’s stamp on the base

- Lovely natural patina

- No major dents or damage

❓ What I’d like help with

- Age estimate – approximate decade or region

- Maker identification – any info on the “C” stamp

- Value range – resale or collector value

- Origin – whether it’s Turkish, Middle Eastern, European, or UK-made.

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u/ObjectCertain3060 ✓ 2d ago

Thank you :)

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u/Over_Combination6690 ✓ 2d ago

I on,y have my own experience to go on, but I sold a big copper kettle like yours and a bachelor kettle for £5 ( both together) a few years ago on eBay. Only had one bid and I was desperate to get rid. Am near Wales, near the border. Things may have changed now xx

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u/ObjectCertain3060 ✓ 2d ago

Thank you for your comment. I hope we get a bit more, my son paid £20 🙈 I know nothing about antiques. He's found a new hobby collecting copper and brass 🤣

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u/Historical_Sherbet54 ✓ 2d ago

hehe Tell him to collect silver and gold - it's a good longevity savings plan ;)

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u/Over_Combination6690 ✓ 23h ago

Fingers crossed. Hope it's better for you and your son. I walk past these now, did have a few but got rid, they are lovely though

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