This large copper pot with beautifully bold seams and rivets dates to the late 19th century and would've originally been been a 'wash copper' (aka copper boiler or simply copper) and would've sat over a fire for boiling washing. This style of large pot is often mis-identified as a cauldron, though really it would never have been used for culinary purposes. Regardless of it's original function, this piece now makes for a fantastic log bin or planter (and even has later drainage holes in the base for this purpose). 

 

The copper has been polished to a warm, mid-shine and lacquered to prevent tarnishing, as a result of this is displays wonderfully oozing rustic charm. 

 

The upper edge of the copper has a diameter of 50cm and stands 35cm high.