Large Antique Copper Farm Kettle Cauldron 22.5\" Heavy Gauge ~0.075\", iron handle For Sale

Large antique heavy-gauge copper farmhouse kettle with forged iron swing handles and riveted mounting brackets. This is a substantial working utility vessel, not a modern decorative reproduction. Likely a Burnham Copper Kettle Co. No. 75 (stamp faint but size matches).

Originally used for maple syrup boiling, soap making, butchering, laundry processing, dairy work, or open-hearth cooking. Today it makes an excellent primitive décor centerpiece, planter, fireplace vessel, or architectural accent piece.

• Height: approx. 15 inches
• Weight: approx. 28 pounds
• Material: solid copper body with forged iron handles
• Copper thickness: approx. 0.075\" (1.9 mm) measured
• Riveted handle brackets
• Rolled reinforced rim
• Flat working base
• Interior verdigris consistent with age
• Structurally solid — no modern repairs observed

Heavy copper of this thickness is typical of late-1800s to early-1900s farm and maple-syrup kettles, not later decorative pieces.

The faint size stamp appears consistent with Burnham Copper Kettle Co. No. 75, a large utility kettle class produced roughly 1880–1930. These were used on farms and in dairies before stainless steel replaced copper mid-century.

Typical original uses included:
• maple syrup evaporation
• hog scalding / butchering
• lye soap production
• laundry boiling
• cheese curd heating
• cider or orchard processing

The forged iron swing handle indicates intended open-fire suspension use, not stovetop use.

No leaks have been detected.

Displays exceptionally well and retains strong original character.

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