Antique Brass & Copper Bed Warmer – 18th / Early 19th Century Hearth Pan For Sale

Antique Brass & Copper Bed Warmer – Late 18th to Early 19th Century

Offered is a genuine antique brass and copper bed warmer, dating to approximately the late 1700s to early 1800s. Bed warmers were used in hearth-heated homes, filled with hot coals and passed between sheets to warm the bed prior to sleep.

This example features a pierced brass domed lid for ventilation, a solid copper pan base for heat retention, and a long hand-forged brass handle with baluster turnings. The hinged lid and riveted construction are consistent with Georgian-period domestic hearthware.

Details:

• Period: Late 18th / Early 19th century

• Materials: Brass and copper

• Construction: Hinged lid, riveted joints

• Overall length: approx. 18.5–19 inches

• Pan diameter: approx. 5.5–6 inches

Condition:

• Honest antique condition

• Heavy age-related patina and oxidation from hearth use

• No cracks or breaks observed

• Structurally sound

A scarce and evocative example of early domestic life, ideal for primitive, colonial, or Georgian interior display.

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