I still can help but see iron, manybe it is just me. The weld on the ring is a bit rookie looking too, appears very hand made. Is it very heavy? Cogar may be right he has more experience then I do with this. Just haven't seen much copper so pitted looking I guess. Cogar - What is the Art's and Crafts era, just kinda curious, is this the era that followed the Art Novea period sometimes call the Art Deco? just before the Depression era. You have a very intresting piece at least and would add some wonderful rustic look to any room.