A large mid-late 19th Century English lidded copper pan with iron handles and newly tinned interior. In excellent condition for its age, no dents or major damage, just the kinds of small bumps, marks and signs of use you’d expect from old copper that is about 150+ years old. Made by Benham & Froud, marked on the base of the pot. 

This pan is from the kitchen at Appleby Castle in Westmoreland, England. The oldest parts of the castle date to the 12th century! In about 1170 the square stone keep known as Caesar’s Tower was built. The north wall of house and the west part of the north wing with the round tower date from the 13th century. The eastern part of the house was built in 1454. King James I stayed in the castle in 1617. In the mid-17th century, Lady Anne Clifford made the castle her home. The mansion house and castle have been restored a number of times between the 15th-18th centuries, but they are still standing!

Measures 9.25 inches across not including handles, 17.75 inches in length including the handle, by 5.5 inches deep. This pot with lid weighs almost 8 pounds empty. The walls are approximately 1.8mm thick near the rim.