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	Benson Copper Dish CP119 Original, quality circa 1900, oval shaped copper cooking / serving pan with the original lid with a cast brass shaped finial. This very clean example has a bright nickel finish to the interior of both the pan and the lid and the underside of the pan is impressed 'Benson' for the manufacturer and designer W.A.S Benson. A most unusual dish, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. 11" x 7.5" plus 4" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £165.00


	Benson Copper Foodwarmer / Hotplate HP5 Original, quality all copper food warming / heating tabletop cabinet circa 1900. This most unusual item, the first we have seen, was designed by W.A.S Benson and is stamped to the underside of one leg strut "British Made" with the three hammers and "W.A.S.B." logo. This cabinet has a hinged drop down flap to the front, with the original turned ebony knob, two spirit burners sitting on circular trays underneath and ceramic bun feet beneath the cast brass legs and stretchers. All is original, complete and in super condition with just minor repairs to the caps on the burners and replacement wick holder inserts to the burners made to suit copied from the original. Fully overhauled, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. 10.5" tall including knob. 20" wide. 11.5" front to back. Burners 3.5" diam at base. 2.5" tall including cap. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £585.00


	Benson Insulated Coffee Pot J237 Original, quality circa 1900, tapered copper, insulated jug manufacturer to a design by WAS Benson. This unusual example has a side handle in ebony and a brass hinged lid. The brass mount on the lid is impressed "W.A.S Benson Patent" and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. 8" tall x 4 1/8" base diam x 8" wide including handle. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £165.00


	Benson Insulated Jug J148 Original, quality insulated copper jug designed by W.A.S. Benson circa 1900, in the original nickel plated finish and of an unusual shape. The insulated interior has a nickel liner the conical lid has a shaped grip and hinge and the shaped body has a side strap handle and a good sized pouring lip. The grip to the lid is stamped "W.A.S. Benson's patent" and the strap handle is stamped "Bensons Patent". The front of this jug is also engraved "Presented to Mr & Mrs E.W. Stevens by Friends at South Norwood, October 1912". The nickel plating to the exterior is very bright and clean with some minor bleeding of the copper base to the edges. All is complete and in superb condition. 8" tall. 6" wide. 7.5" including pouring lip and handle. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £195.00


	Benson Copper Kettle K180 Original, quality 1920's Arts & Crafts copper kettle of a shallow form with a cast brass handle, spout and knob to the circular lid. Manufactured for W.A.S. Benson. A great-looking kettle, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order. This example is not marked for Benson but is one of his. 8.25" body diam. 6.5" tall. 10" wide including spout. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £230.00


	Benson Copper Teapot TP45 Original, quality circa 1900, copper teapot of an Arts & Crafts form with brass fittings. The underside has the logo "Benson" for the designer and maker W.A.S. Benson. This clean example has the original cane covered handle, turned cowhorn knob to the circular lid and a clever idea to stand the lid up when filling the pot or cooling the contents. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Minor damage to the cane cover to the handle, otherwise all is complete and in good and working order. 4.5" tall x 6.5" diam. 10" including handle and spout Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £230.00


	Benson Copper Teapot TP33 Original, quality circa 1900, copper teapot of an Art & Crafts form with brass fittings. The underside has the impressed mark of three hammers in a shield for the maker and designer W.A.S Benson. Some staining to the interior and casting marks to the rim of the teapot, otherwise complete and in good and working order. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. 4.5" tall x 6.5" wide. 10" long including spout and handle. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £115.00

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