On offer is a rare and beautiful hammered copper tray, dating to the Arts & Crafts period, made from thin copper laid over a wooden base and showcasing an ornate floral repoussé motif. Whether you’re a collector or a lover of soulful, meaningful décor, this piece offers a tactile link to the past — and a timeless presence in any interior.

Crafted with care and rich in surface texture, this copper tray serves equally as a decorative wall charger, a tabletop statement, or a lasting heirloom. The design and technique are reminiscent of the celebrated Newlyn School of metalwork, which flourished in Cornwall during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was known for its skilled, handcrafted repoussé work rooted in the ideals of the Arts & Crafts movement.

📌 KEY FEATURES
✅ Genuine copper – hand-hammered surface over wood base
✅ Detailed floral repoussé design – central tulip-like bloom with stylized leaves
✅ In the manner of the Newlyn School – Arts & Crafts copperworking tradition
✅ Condition: Rich patina with wear to back, including losses to the backing finish; front retains deep texture and definition
✅ Unsigned but strongly in the tradition of British Arts & Crafts copperware
✅ Includes accurate measurements: 13 inches (33 cm) diameter
✅ Rare example — not commonly found in this size with such striking decoration

💡 STYLING TIP
This piece works beautifully in traditional, eclectic, or vintage-modern homes. Style it in a cabinet, layer it with antique books, or feature it on a wall or dresser for a curated, collected look.

🎁 PERFECT FOR
✔️ Lovers of soulful, meaningful decor
✔️ Collectors of Arts & Crafts or copperware antiques
✔️ Thoughtful, lasting gift for a history lover
✔️ Display use in libraries, galleries, or period interiors

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES
Though unsigned, the design, technique, and material strongly suggest influence from the Newlyn School of Copperwork, established in Cornwall in the 1890s. This movement was born out of the Arts & Crafts ethos, promoting handcraft over industrial production. Repoussé copper items were produced by local artisans trained in decorative metalwork, often using marine or floral motifs. This tray’s finely detailed floral design and hammered finish exemplify that legacy, with aesthetic parallels to work by figures such as John Pearson and Obed Nicholls.

📏 MEASUREMENTS
• Diameter: 13 inches / 33 cm

📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
We ship worldwide using tracked, insured services. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location — no surprises. All items are securely packed with care and experience.

📌 WHY IT MATTERS
This is more than an object — it’s a piece of lived history, captured in material and form. Rare to find in this condition, and seldom offered with such clarity and honesty. Ideal for those who value provenance, patina, and story.

stock code 140825