Copper Skimmer with Turned Wooden Handle

A large, nineteenth century, French copper, circular skimmer with a turned wooden handle. This type of utensil was used for skimming when making preserves. This example is made from a heavy gauge of copper and the handle is turned from oak.  It dates from c.1870 and it is in excellent condition.

Dimensions: Length 62.7cm. Diameter 15.4cm. 

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