Stunning c1900 large decorative copper Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, jardiniere by J&F Pool of Hayle, Cornwall. Hammered decoration with raised decorative emblem on two front sides with beautiful undulating edge. The copper finish is bright and stunning, some natural contrasting verdigris, untouched or polished by myself.

The Cornish Hand Wrought Copper Company was founded in the 1880s in Copperhouse, Hayle, a Cornish port town with a strong engineering tradition serving the mining industry. Their products were 'entirely hand hammered'. Their inspiration came from the copper ore mined locally but supplies of rolled sheet made from refined copper mostly came from mills in Birmingham. In 1908 they were taken over by a company that had been formed by J&F Pool in 1862.

J& F Pool Ltd were located in Copperhouse, Hayle, Cornwall. Their copper wares were however usually unmarked. 

In 1909, London Agent, Henry Campbell, was engaged at 64, Basinghall St. London E. C. A new catalogue was duly produced to advertise their range.

Items included most of the decorative copperware in popular demand but not cookware.  Products included cabinets, caddies, canopies, clocks, coal hods, curbs and curb suites, door furniture, fenders, fire irons, fire screens,  jardinières etc etc.

Their production of copperwares dwindled rapidly during and after the 1914-18 war so that they could concentrate on other products.  They were registered as engineers, iron & brass founders, metal perforators, wire weavers, tinsmiths and coppersmiths. 

It’s likely therefore that this dates to c1900.

Will be carefully packaged. Condition is good considering it’s age with a wonderful patina. Two tiny dents at base, hardly noticeable.

Measurements:

H 20cm

D 20cm

Will be carefully packaged