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Copper Jug with Brass Elements, Cashmere, 19th Century

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 EUR Estimated At:800.00 - 1,000.00 EUR
Copper Jug with Brass Elements, Cashmere, 19th Century
Chased, engraved and tinned copper sheet; brass
Cashmere, 19th century
Body and lid extensively decorated with tendrils
Handle, hinge, lid and spout made of brass
Overall dimensions: 35 x 29 cm
Overall weight: c. 2.7 kg
Good overall condition
Provenance: Important Austrian private collection

The present large and tinned Cashmere jug is made of chased copper sheet. The handle, hinge, lid and spout are made of brass. Apart of the foot, the jug is engraved with tendrils on the entire surface. The handle and spout are designed in the form of dragons with open mouths.

The jug shows usual wear marks. The tin is mainly lost. The overall dimensions are 35 x 29 cm. The diameter of the mouth is 12.5 cm, and that of the foot is 13 cm. The jug has an overall weight of about 2.7 kilograms.
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