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18th Century Spanish Repousse Copper and Brass Brazier Bowl

About the Item

This exquisite copper bowl is a piece of artistry, designed to bring comfort and warmth to the user during winter months. Crafted with utmost care and skill, it features ornate brass handles with two concentric circle mounts, S-scroll and roundel handle designs – all intricately detailed for an elegant effect. The rim has been thinly rolled to showcase the lobed crenellation alternating with ovals, a testament to the artisan’s deft touch and meticulous attention to detail. The main body of the bowl is adorned with chased roundels, hammered from underneath in a process known as repoussé. This technique imparts a relief-like effect to the surface, enhancing the visual depth and texture of the piece. The reservoir is yet another testament to the artisan’s mastery, adorned with five volutes surrounded by intermittent roundels over a lightly fluted background. The bowl was designed to hold hot coals, serving a practical purpose of warming the legs and feet during winter months while seated at the table. Today, it would make a lovely addition to an antique copper collection.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Copper,Metal,Hammered,Repoussé
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1700s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good antique condition, with areas of slight wear to the finish. Light handle buildup and minor variances to dimensions, commensurate with cavitations from use. Recently cleaned and polished.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 423-1951stDibs: LU906335531382
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