Vintage English Copper Jam Pan by Benham & Froud

Vintage English Copper Jam Pan by Benham & Froud

A beautifully crafted English copper jam pan by the celebrated makers Benham & Froud, renowned for producing some of Britain's finest copperware since 1855. Handcrafted from heavy-gauge copper and fitted with sturdy riveted brass handles, this substantial preserving pan was designed for making traditional English jams, marmalades, and fruit preserves.

The wide, shallow form encourages rapid evaporation, making it the ideal vessel for preserving while also creating a striking decorative statement in today's home. Rich with a naturally developed patina earned over decades of use, this piece embodies the warmth and character that only authentic antique copper can possess.

The underside bears the historic Benham & Froud maker's mark featuring the St. Paul's Cathedral orb and cross hallmark, dating the piece to the early 1920s. One brass handle displays distinctive scratch marks between the rivets, a charming testament to its long working life in an English kitchen and part of the story that makes this piece truly one of a kind.

Country of Origin: England
Estimated Date: 1920s
Material: Heavy-gauge copper with riveted solid brass handles, bearing the authentic Benham & Froud maker's mark and St. Paul's Cathedral orb & cross hallmark
Dimensions: 13¾" pan

Condition
Very good vintage condition, with honest wear consistent with age and use. The copper has developed a rich, warm patina throughout, and one brass handle exhibits distinctive scratch marks between the rivets that reflect its authentic history. The pan is functional as cookware if professionally re-tinned as needed, or serves equally well as exceptional decorative display. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Collected Notes
Benham & Froud has been renowned since 1855 for producing some of Britain's finest copperware, and their preserving pans were built with the heavy-gauge construction needed for the rigors of true kitchen use. The wide, shallow form of a traditional jam pan was designed specifically to encourage rapid evaporation during preserving, and genuine antique examples like this one, bearing the maker's hallmark, develop a rich patina that speaks to decades of authentic working life.

Why We Collected It
We were drawn to this pan for its handsome proportions, its dated maker's mark, and the honest wear on its brass handle that tells the story of real use in an English kitchen. It is exactly the kind of well-made culinary antique that feels just as striking on display as it once was essential at the stove.

Tisbury House Styling Notes
Display this pan on open kitchen shelving, or style it as a centerpiece filled with seasonal fruit for an easy, decorative touch. It also fits beautifully into a collection of English culinary antiques, bringing heritage craftsmanship and timeless character to a kitchen, dining room, or farmhouse-inspired interior.