Art Nouveau British Made Antique Cachepot/urn Marked "british Make" Old, Bristol? Amazing Piece!

A vintage cachepot planter/urn. Makers mark says "British Make". Unknown metal type copper or brass alloy. Urn is about 9 1/2" tall, 13 1/2" wide at the handles and 10 1/2" wide where the handles aren't.


The term "British Make" was used to mark copper pots and other items primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This marking often indicated that the item was manufactured in Britain, emphasizing the quality and origin of the product. The use of such marks became more common after the 1887 Merchandise Marks Act in the UK, which required goods to be marked with their country of origin to protect consumers and promote British manufacturing. Therefore, you are likely to find "British Make" on copper pots produced from the late 19th century onwards

The "Made in Britain" campaign, launched in 2011, further popularized this specific phrasing to boost British manufacturing and ensure a consistent branding message. Before this, "British Made" was commonly used, especially in the early to mid-20th century.

In summary, "British Make" was more prevalent earlier, while "Made in Britain" has become more standardized in recent decades.

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