Pair of Brass and Copper Bedwarmers
probably British, 19th century, each with turned wood handle, one with copper basin and pierced hinged copper lid, 33 x 11-1/2 in. diameter; one with copper basin and hinged brass lid, pierced star form pattern, 37-1/2 x 11-1/2 in. diameter
Provenance: Private Bluffton, South Carolina Collection
Condition Report: surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches, dents, and warping throughout; copper example with basin loose on handle (lid separated from pan at hinge and rim, but still attached to handle - see photos), handle with cracks and separations throughout, basin rim warped (does not close easily); brass lid example with repair to basin
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probably British, 19th century, each with turned wood handle, one with copper basin and pierced hinged copper lid, 33 x 11-1/2 in. diameter; one with copper basin and hinged brass lid, pierced star form pattern, 37-1/2 x 11-1/2 in. diameter
Provenance: Private Bluffton, South Carolina Collection
Condition Report: surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches, dents, and warping throughout; copper example with basin loose on handle (lid separated from pan at hinge and rim, but still attached to handle - see photos), handle with cracks and separations throughout, basin rim warped (does not close easily); brass lid example with repair to basin