➤ Item Condition :Good - Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.
➤ Product stock :In France
➤ Delivery information, number of packages:1
Description :
A charming and unusual French hand-hammered copper vessel dating from the late 19th century, circa 1890, featuring a beautifully rounded baluster form, a curved pouring spout, a side handle, and a large arched carrying handle secured with riveted mounts. The vessel retains its original removable copper lid topped with a small brass finial.
According to the auctioneer from whom this piece was acquired, it was traditionally described as a grain pouring vessel “verseuse à grains”, likely used in an agricultural setting for transferring, measuring, or pouring grain, seed, or other dry goods. While its precise original purpose is difficult to verify today, its practical design and generous opening certainly support such a use.
The handcrafted construction is evident throughout, with visible hammer marks, hand-formed seams, and a warm copper surface that has developed an attractive patina over time. The piece displays honest signs of age and use, including areas of wear, oxidation, and old repairs around the handle attachments, all contributing to its authentic rustic character.
Today, this vessel makes a striking decorative object, equally at home in a country farmhouse, wine cellar, kitchen, or collection of traditional French copperware. Its sculptural silhouette and rich copper tones create a strong visual presence while celebrating the craftsmanship of late 19th-century rural France.
Dimensions: H: 39 cm x W: 35 cm x D: 26 cm
Material: Hand-hammered copper with brass finial on lid.
