A Very Fine Set of Five 19th Century Copper Pans by Benham Froud

Of the highest quality – as one would expect from such highly skilled coppersmiths, these five graduated porridge pans, or brandy warmers, have the original tight-fitting lids, and turned fruitwood handles.

Stamped to the underside is the orb and cross “trademark” of Benham Froud, Coppersmiths, of London. This trademark came about as the firm made the replacement copper cross (weighing over 7 tonnes and still in place) in 1821, for St Paul’s Cathedral.

English, London, circa 1855.

The tallest is 8 inches in height, the smallest 3.75 inches in height.

Provenance – from the collection of a highly regarded Essex metalware collector.

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