Posted 2 years ago
Villaret
(8 items)
I found this copper planter in a brocante near my home here in France. After checking out the signature it turns out to be English. It's by a John Pearson and is dated 1898. He was a master craftsman at the Newlyn school. Now my dilemma is, do I clean it? It's quite dull and would probably look fabulous polished. I think I may sell it sometime but would it be best to leave it with it's dark patina? Would cleaning it affect it's price if I sell it?
Do not clean it..
agree with Dave, patina is good!
Many thanks. Will keep the patina.
There're ways to remove the green oxidation or corrosion, on copper, without ruining the desired patina, I'm not an expert, so that should be Your next Question Villaret! :^D It does depend on You, if You are going to keep, and You like Bright Copper, find a good copper cleaner, and coating, but if You are going to sell it or give it to someone, maybe ask first! Thanks for posting Your Beautiful Antique Copper Vase! Bill :^)
I called it Vase, but what's the size of the Planter? Bill :^)