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Copper Coffee Pot Antique - $175
condition:
excellent
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Construction & Age ThiS specific style—a conical copper coffee percolator or "camp" coffee pot—most likely dates from the mid-19th to early 20th century (approx. 1870–1920).
There are several "tell-tale" signs of its era:
• Dovetail Seams: If you look closely at the vertical line running down the side (visible in the second and fourth photos), you can see the "brazed" or "dovetailed" joinery. This is a sign of hand-craftsmanship common before factory-stamped seamless pots became the norm in the 1920s.
• The Chain & Lid: The chain connecting the lid to the handle was a practical feature for camping or "pioneer" style pots to ensure the lid wasn't lost in a fire or the brush.
• The Spout: The way the spout is riveted to the body with a reinforced plate is typical of heavy-duty "primitive" or "frontier" kitchenware from the late 1800s.
• Originality: Original turned wood handle
It's a fantastic heirloom—whether it’s 100 or 200 years old, it was clearly built to last a lifetime.