{"id":7715,"date":"2026-07-16T14:36:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T09:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=7715"},"modified":"2026-07-16T14:36:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T09:36:44","slug":"the-antique-copper-garden-item-collectors-dream-of-finding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=7715","title":{"rendered":"The Antique Copper Garden Item Collectors Dream Of Finding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"content\">\n<article class=\"news-post\">&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<div class=\"slide-key image-holder gallery-image-holder credit-image-wrap lead-image-holder\" data-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/2213234\/not-cookware-the-antique-copper-garden-item-collectors-dream-of-finding-antique-watering-can\/\" data-post-title=\"Not Cookware: The Antique Copper Garden Item Collectors Dream Of Finding\" data-slide-num=\"0\" data-post-id=\"2213234\">\n<picture id=\"p36cf46ec250a0d6caad5d3132e3475d7\">&#13;<source media=\"(min-width: 429px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/img\/gallery\/not-cookware-the-antique-copper-garden-item-collectors-dream-of-finding\/intro-1783913550.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\">&#13;<source media=\"(max-width: 428px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/img\/gallery\/not-cookware-the-antique-copper-garden-item-collectors-dream-of-finding\/intro-1783913550.sm.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\">&#13;<br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"gallery-image \" src=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/img\/gallery\/not-cookware-the-antique-copper-garden-item-collectors-dream-of-finding\/intro-1783913550.jpg\" data-slide-url=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/2213234\/not-cookware-the-antique-copper-garden-item-collectors-dream-of-finding-antique-watering-can\/\" data-post-id=\"2213234\" data-slide-num=\"0\" data-slide-title=\"Not Cookware: The Antique Copper Garden Item Collectors Dream Of Finding: \" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" alt=\"Man in red checkered shirt and tortoiseshell pattern glasses reaches for a ceramic on a thrift store shelf.\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n                    <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n                    <span class=\"gallery-image-credit\">Knape\/Getty Images<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"columns-holder \">\n<p class=\"disclaimer\"><small>We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.<\/small><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">When people think of valuable copper items, it&#8217;s usually the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/2087991\/all-clad-cookware-thrift-store-find\/\" target=\"_blank\">cookware brands you should snag if you see them at the thrift store<\/a> that first come to mind. Vintage copper pots and pans have long been prized for their craftsmanship, durability, and timelessness. However, gardeners are searching for a different kind of copper treasure when thrifting: antique watering cans. Much like the many\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/1829504\/vintage-kitchen-accessories-comeback-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\">vintage kitchen accessories that are making a comeback<\/a>, old watering cans were built with quality materials and designed to last for generations. Copper versions are especially appealing because the metal develops a rich patina over time,\u00a0giving each piece a unique appearance that cannot be replicated with modern finishes.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Before plastic garden tools became commonplace,\u00a0copper and brass watering cans, also known as\u00a0watering pots,\u00a0were practical household items found in gardens, greenhouses, and sunrooms. Many were handcrafted, featuring fine details like hammered surfaces, long spouts, and decorative handles. Today, those same details have transformed these once ordinary gardening tools into highly sought-after decorative objects.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">With\u00a0interest in cottage gardening,\u00a0whimsical outdoor decor,\u00a0and carefully curated backyards on the rise, antique watering cans are finding a second life as both functional gardening tools and charming display pieces. They can, however, be expensive when bought new \u2014 this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r.bttn.io?btn_ref=org-225e4e0aac880b8f&amp;btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGardeners-Supply-Company-Houseplants-Succulents%2Fdp%2FB01M7501Z4%2F%3Ftag%3Dstaticmedia-housedigest-20&amp;btn_pub_ref=2213234-in_text-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Gardener&#8217;s Supply Company Copper Plated Indoor Watering Can<\/a> costs about $66. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/1849293\/watering-money-gardening-essential-thrifting\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instead of splurging on a watering can, save money and add charm to your home by thrifting one<\/a>. Size, condition, and decorative details all influence value. Heavily damaged watering cans with missing parts may not be practical, but they sell for around $10, and you could still use them as decor.\u00a0However, a well-preserved copper pot with an original rose spout can sell for well over $100.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<h2 class=\"\">What to look for when hunting for antique copper watering cans at the thrift store<\/h2>\n<div class=\"columns-holder \">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As mentioned, not every copper watering can is valuable. There are a few\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/1205578\/things-to-keep-in-mind-while-shopping-for-a-watering-can\/\" target=\"_blank\">things to keep in mind while shopping for a watering can<\/a>. Collectors typically look for well-crafted copper pieces with recognizable makers&#8217; marks and original features. If you aren&#8217;t sure whether something is genuinely vintage or antique, memorize the signs of handcrafted details \u2014 features like hammered surfaces, soldered seams,\u00a0and minor imperfections\u00a0that add to a copper watering can&#8217;s appeal.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">One highly collectible brand name to look out for is Haws, a British manufacturer of one of the most recognizable watering can designs ever made. Patented in 1886,\u00a0the Haws watering can was built for serious gardeners, with a\u00a0tall body, two handles, and an unusually long spout\u00a0to reach plants sitting on greenhouse and sunroom shelves. Haws cans have a signature brass rose at the end of the spout to create a soft, predictable shower of water,\u00a0gentle enough for the most delicate plants. 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