Late 18th Century Brass or Copper Bed Warmers with Wood Handles

18th century French copper lavabo with brass accents on later board.  

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Oil on canvas painting of a shepherd with sheep in mountains landscape, unsigned, late 19th century.

19th century framed oil on copper painting "The Ascension of Mary" continental school. Unsigned.  

French polished copper jug or pitcher with lid and handle, 19th century.

French polished copper fish kettle or planter with iron handles, 19th century.

Blue and white ceramic or porcelain kitchen mortars or pestles with wooden handles, to hang Wall kitchen decoration.    

Late 19th century brass or copper bed warmer with iron handle.

This French copper bassinoire, or bed warmer, has a wooden handle and was produced in the 1700’s. Hot coals would be placed into a bassinoire’s vented receptacle, and the user would pass the device under the covers, warming the bed. Copper was the preferred metal, as it is an excellent heat conductor. The handle was almost always wooden, allowing the bassinoire to be held safely. A wood handle (approximately 26 inches in length) has been nailed into the end of a copper vessel. The container opens via a flip top that has a beaded edge and a rolled lip. The middle portion of the lid is raised and embellished with a floral wreath and lobed protuberances. The center of the wreath has a scaled mythical creature with a long, tasseled tail and curved beak. The areas between the protrusions are adorned with floral and foliate engravings as well as birds. The top is pierced with sporadically placed vent holes. European winters could be particularly brutal. Bassinoires were essential tools for keeping warm at night. Today, bassinoires are used mainly as decorative elements. Our 18th century French copper...

An 18th century French bed warmer in copper with wooden handle. With the hammered decoration of a noble family own coat-of-arms. The last is showing ...

Decorate a kitchen wall with this French copper bassinoire, or bed warmer. Crafted in France circa 1880, the piece is dressed with a wooden handle, and features a copper vessel with ...

Framed large black and white engraving of sea shells by Lister. This very rare copper engraving is from Martin Lister's work Historiae sive synopsis m...