ARGY Europe Mid-Century Copper Coffee Pot with Wooden Handle and Finial

Tall conical copper coffee pot.
Long tapered spout and projecting wooden handle.
Removable lid with a pointed wooden finial.
Grey metal-lined interior.
Marked ARGY EUROPE.

Approximate dimensions

Capacity – 1 pint

Condition

There is a dent to one side of the body, together with scattered surface marks, scratches, tarnishing and areas of discolouration to the copper. The handle mounting and surrounding metal show tarnish and surface deposits. The grey interior lining has darkened areas and surface marking. The wooden handle and lid finial have variations in colour and finish.

Description

A mid-20th-century copper coffee pot of tall, tapered conical form. The vessel has a broad circular base, narrow upper opening, long rising spout and straight side handle.

The body and spout are formed from shaped copper sheet. The spout has a pronounced angular profile and tapers towards an open, diagonally cut mouth. Its lower edge follows the curve of the body, with the joined construction visible around the attachment.

A cylindrical yellow-metal socket supports the long, tapered wooden handle. The socket is secured to the body by a shaped mounting plate with two round-headed fasteners. The wooden grip narrows towards a rounded end.

The shallow circular lid has a copper-coloured upper surface and an internal grey metal collar which locates within the opening. A pointed wooden finial rises vertically from its centre. The vessel has a grey metal lining, consistent in appearance with the tin lining traditionally applied to copper vessels intended for serving food or drink.

The body is impressed beside the handle with an oval mark reading “ARGY” above “EUROPE”.

Published reference material identifies Argy Europe with “Copperware House, London” and records coffee pots, kettles, cream jugs, sugar vessels and trays among its copperware range. 

The conical silhouette, contrasting wooden fittings and plain geometric construction are characteristic of post-war domestic metalware. Copper coffee services of this form were made for serving coffee and were frequently accompanied by matching cream and sugar vessels on a circular tray.

The listing follows the requested section structure and treatment of marks, condition and item specifics.

Object Type: Coffee Pot
Age: Post-1940
Era / Period: Mid-20th Century
Material: Copper
Finish: Polished
Production Technique: Shaped Sheet Metal
Style: Mid-Century Modern

Copper Coffee Pot ARGY Europe Mid Century Wooden Handle Tin Lined