Attributed to Landers, Frary & Clark (USA), c.1900–1925**
Description
An early 20th-century copper coffee percolator of the well-known Universal No. 006 type, attributed to Landers, Frary & Clark, one of the major American manufacturers of kitchen and café equipment in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Standing 31.5 cm high, this form was widely used in domestic dining rooms, boarding houses and cafés, where coffee was brewed in quantity and served slowly — long before machines tried to do it all in under thirty seconds.
The copper body is paired with a brass tap and raised open metal stand, giving the piece a balanced, utilitarian presence. It reads immediately as functional equipment rather than decoration, which is exactly what makes it appealing today.
A small dent to the front has been carefully corrected, restoring the overall symmetry of the body while preserving its original surface character and age.
Condition Report
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Copper body in good antique condition with warm, even patina
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Front dent professionally corrected; no sharp distortion remains
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Surface marks, scratches and wear consistent with age and use
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Brass tap present with age-related tarnish
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Raised stand structurally sound with surface wear
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No modern polishing or over-restoration
Overall, a well-presented early copper percolator with honest wear and improved form.
Dimensions
Height: 31.5 cm
Styling & Use
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Strong decorative piece for kitchens, dining rooms or café interiors
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Works well on a sideboard, shelf or open counter
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Suits French provincial, rustic, industrial or eclectic spaces
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Best considered a display object rather than a working appliance
Attribution
Universal No. 006 type
Attributed to Landers, Frary & Clark (USA)
Circa 1900–1925
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