Large Hand-Hammered Copper Pot with Brass Handles, England, Circa 1860
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super-sized, hand-hammered copper pot with brass carrying handles, England, circa 1860. Very heavy, beautifully hand made with a thick rolled rim. Showing hammer marks to the int...
Brass, Copper
Nickel Plated Brass Wall Mounted Double Cup Holder and Soap Dish, circa 1902
By Art Brass Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wall mounted soap and double cup holder from the “San-O-La” company, New York, circa 1902. San-O-La was the brand name for a line of heavy nickel-plated, solid brass bathroom fix...
Brass, Nickel
Nickel Plated Brass Wall Mounted Cup Holder and Soap Dish, circa 1902
By Art Brass Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wall mounted soap and cup holder from the “San-O-La” company, New York, circa 1902. San-O-La was the brand name for a line of heavy nickel-plated, solid brass bathroom fixtures,...
Brass, Nickel
Historical Civil War Era Brass Frame Ladies Magnifying Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate pair of handmade brass ladies magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa 1860. A unique pair of antique spectacles, cleverly designed with ext...
Brass
Rustic Country French Copper & Iron Handled Turbotiere Fish Poacher, c. 1850
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand made, French Copper Turbotiere, a Turbo fish Poacher with iron handles, France c. 1830-1850. Weighing a heavy SEVEN pounds! This copper and iron, diamond shaped fish poache...
Copper, Iron
French Normandy Large Rustic Brass Milk Jug with Lid – circa 1850
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rustic hand hammered Brass Milk Jug from Normandy, France, Circa 1850 A large piece of hand made brass used to transport milk from the country dairy to the home, often by donkey. The outer body shows the textured surface left by the hammering technique used in the making of this piece. The jug is formed of two pieces of brass meeting at the mid-section with a decorative joint. With the original lid. The lid has a wide collar that sits inside the top of the jug, keeping the contents from spilling during transport. A thick handle is securely attached to the body. During the early to the mid 1800’s, dairy farmers would transport milk from their farms to the local market where patrons would bring their own containers for filling. The early 1900’s saw the use of milk delivery trucks...
Brass