Antique Copper Bed Warming Pan 18th/19th Century Wood Handle Patched Bottom

This is a wonderful, authentic antique copper warming pan, dating likely from the 18th or 19th century. Also known as a bed warmer or bed pan, this piece was essential in homes before modern heating, used to warm sheets by placing hot coals or embers inside the hinged pan and sliding it across the bed with its long wooden handle. The pan exhibits deep, beautiful dark copper patina with areas of verdigris (green oxidation), giving it a rich, historical character. Unique History/Condition: What makes this piece truly special is the visible historical repair on the bottom of the pan. This patch, secured with metal rivets, clearly shows that the pan was heavily used and valued enough by its original owners to be professionally repaired rather than discarded. This type of visible mending adds significant character and confirms its authenticity as a genuine, working antique. This warming pan is ideal for collectors of colonial or early American household items, copperware, or as a distinctive decorative piece for a rustic or farmhouse interior.

Condition

Used (normal wear)