Antique French Solid Copper Vase Flower Jar Pot Urn Bucket Copper Handle Totally Hand Made Seamed Joints NOT Water Tight Heavy Solid Vase

Made by hand with solid copper in the latter part of the 1800's. It has joints and seamed base. This Vase has been cared for very well over it's really long life. It is not water tight and has all the marks both from manufacturing and use over a hundred years.

This was found in the Normandy area, the home of French copper, where many independent artisans once worked making everyday utensils for everyday people. Now with mass manufacturing these skills are almost lost. Indeed there are only four areas in France that still make copper pans and utensils.

This is a super piece that would grace any area in your home. The patina is exceptional, this is a ready made heirloom!

This Vase has seen some life, the outside is slightly pitted. There are many scratches and signs of use and wear.

This is a really elegant early item that will look fantastic in a solitary position - the patina really draws the eye.

It weighs 671 grams nearly 1 lb 8 oz
Height 20.5 cm 8 1/8 inches
Diameter top 14 cm 5 1/2 inches
Diameter Bottom 11cm 4 1/4 inches
Handle to Handle 23cm or 9 inches

No 7451