Antique Hand-Forged Copper Ladles – Skimmer & Dipper Pair

A beautiful, timeworn pair of hand-forged copper kitchen ladles, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Made by an artisan metalsmith using traditional techniques, each piece carries the marks of its making – gentle hammering to the bowls, hand-carved decorative motifs along the handles, and the warm, mellow patina that only comes from a century of use and handling.

One ladle is crafted as a skimmer, pierced by hand to create its constellation of drainage holes, while the other forms a classic dipper with traces of its original tinning still visible inside. Both pieces feature long, elegant handles with shaped silhouettes and iron hanging rings, designed to be kept on display in a farmhouse kitchen.

These tools would once have been essential for cooking over an open fire or preparing preserves, and they now make beautiful decorative pieces for a rustic kitchen wall, a pot rack, or styled among everyday kitchenware. Their aged copper surface glows softly in natural light, adding warmth and authenticity to any space.

A rare matched pair with true craftsmanship and character, perfect for collectors of antique European kitchenware or anyone who loves the honest beauty of old, well-used tools.

Dimension;
Length: 33.5cm
Diameter: 9cm
Depth: 6.5cm