Antique Repousse and Incised Copper Umbrella Holder

When dairy farmers traveled to the market, they would use large metal jugs, such as this cast iron milk container, to sell milk to local customers. The cast ...

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.

A beautiful example of a period Louis XVI chaudron, or cauldron, the copper has been decorated with a metalworking technique known as repousse, where low relief motifs are hammered from the reverse side. Many motifs from Louis XVI were inspired by ancient civilizations (Egypt, Rome, Greece, etc.), such as the mascarons and cartouches seen on the sides of this chaudron. There are two distinct mythological scenes on opposite sides, set in between a pair of twisted loop handles emanating from the mouth of a heavily bearded mascaron with a tied bow in his hair. One image depicts Pegasus rearing up as a man with a sword...

This richly decorated silver serving tray with repousse work is from Germany’s Gründerzeit period, circa 1850. The exquisite repoussage depicts an unknown military skirmish of soldiers with spears and swords on horseback. The chaotic action of the scene is offset by the whimsical décor...

Featuring a beautiful hand-painted cobalt blue and white finish, this faience lion candle holder dates to circa 1890. Based on production marks on ...

A beautiful pair of hand-painted cobalt blue and white candle holders, these faience lions date to circa 1890. Based on production marks l...

Offered is this beautiful brass umbrella stand with a striking design and a nice, handy size. This beautiful brass Repousse umbrella stand...

French hammered copper and brass umbrella holder Rustic piece that has lived well with more life to give! Perfectly imperfect hammered brass sleeves Brass details and wooden handle P...

A heavy robust larger than life Spanish 1920s repoussé copper boot umbrella or walking cane stand. Very elegant way to collect all loose hockey sticks, c...

Place this tall, elegant copper boot stand at your front door or in your mudroom to catch loose canes and umbrellas. Crafted in Spain, circa 1920, the larg...

Italian bamboo umbrella holder - Italy circa 1950s Great shape and patina with wonderful function!.

A beautiful brass umbrella holder stand in an 'Umbrella' shape with repousse design, circa mid-20th century. This is a 'wow' of an umbrella holder stand with its detailed 'Umbrella' design from top to bottom and grand scale. Piece is shown next to traditional ceramic stand...