It might not be considered worthy of display ‘upstairs’, but downstairs copper is king. Warm and robust, it’s perfect for making a stately home’s kitchen look inviting as well as professional. Our cook, Mrs Trescothick, rules her domain with a steely hand, doing her best to keep the copperware gleaming – though some of it has seen such long service that it has gained a slight patina. There have been, and still are, some excellent miniature coppersmiths: Jeff Mewies, Jason Getzan and Paul Brownhill of Country Treasures, to name just three.
Explore the collection below.
Copper Kettle
Gorgeous little copper kettle from 1982 by master mini smith Basil Smetham (2022.189)
Copper Kettle
Beautifully shaped copper kettle ready for the kitchen stove, by George Chapman (2022.170)
Six Copper Plates
Six warm copper plates by the late Paul Brownhill of Country Treasures (2022.165.1-6)
Copper Oval Platter
Simple oval platter made from copper by Paul Brownhill of Country Treasures (2022.070)
Two Fluted Copper Jelly Moulds
Pair of delicate fluted copper jelly moulds by Paul Brownhill of Country Treasures (2022.072 and 2022.073)
Copper Fish Kettle
Delightfully detailed vintage copper fish kettle by Paul Brownhill, formerly of Country Treasures (2022.071)
Scullery Sink
Finely detailed sink with copper geyser, pipework and even a tiny plug, attributed to Basil Smetham
Tea Urn
This tea urn by Jeff Mewies allows the servants a brief tea break as they go about their duties (2022.053)
Domed Serving Platter
An elegant copper platter with domed cloche lid by Country Treasures (2022.045)
Triple Copper Boiler
A triumph of functionality and elegance by the coppersmith Jeff Mewies (2022.011)
Open Copper Pan
An open copper pan for puddings or gratins by Country Treasures (2022.017)
Copper Boiler
A copper boiler to offer a plentiful supply of hot water in the kitchen, by Jeff Mewies (2022.013)
Copper Milk Pail with Ladle
A beautifully made milk pail with handle and milk-ladle by Jeff Mewies (2022.014)
Quartermaine Hall 