This large oval copper boiler is a wonderful example of early 20th-century household utility. Originally used as a wash boiler for laundry — placed over a stove or fire to heat water for clothes and linens — it features a sturdy copper body with a tin-lined interior, wooden side handles, and a matching lidded top with a wood grip. Its oval form allowed it to sit securely over multiple burners, making it highly practical in its day.
Today, pieces like this are valued for their warm patina and rustic charm. It makes a striking decorative accent and can be repurposed in many ways — as a firewood or kindling bin, blanket storage, planter, or simply as a statement piece in farmhouse, industrial, or vintage-inspired interiors.
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Material: Copper with tin-lined interior
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Features: Wooden handles on sides and lid, fitted oval lid, aged patina with light wear from use
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Condition: Good antique condition with typical age-related wear, including dings and tarnish that add to its authentic character
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Use: Decorative storage, rustic décor, or collector’s item
Shipping and Delivery
We offer local, regional and national shipping and delivery. Smaller items will be shipped via UPS, Fedex, USPS. We are a white glove “in home” partner with Uship which allows us to ship larger pieces nationwide. Our partnership with Uship gives us access to the highest rated “LTL” (less-than-truckload) shipping companies from around the country. These are independent companies who wrap, transport and set up the furniture in your home. It can take a week to six weeks to get the items booked and delivered to your home. Generally, the time frame depends on where you live. Pieces going to a rural area in Kansas will take longer than pieces being shipped to major metros. Larger, heavier and multiple pieces that require at least two people to move can also affect the time frame. Local delivery areas include Sanford and the surrounding areas. Raleigh, Durham (Triangle Area), Fayetteville, Greensboro, Winston Salem (Triad Area). To see instant shipping and delivery quotes, add the item to the cart then select check out. Click the “Ship” option and fill in your address and the quote will populate. Please contact us with any questions.