Antique Polished French Brass Milk Jug from Normandy, Circa 1850

A must-have for any wine lover, this oak calvados barrel was hand-carved in France, circa 1850. Calvados is an apple and pear brandy specifically manufactured in Normandy, with the f...

An exquisite example of Rococo style ornamentation, this antique (circa 1890) silvered bronze pitcher comes from France. The pitcher has been adorned with spiral fluting that expand ...

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 ...

Hand-carved in Burgundy, France, circa 1850, this stout limestone trough has a wonderful patina, most noticeably the ruddy-colored accumulation of lichen and moss. The light gray sto...

A subtle twist on a timeless classic, this Louis Philippe mirror has four rounded corners, whereas the traditional Louis Philippe only has rounded upper corners. Also of note, the mi...

Hand-carved in France, circa 1850, this limestone pedestal was most likely the capital of an architectural column. Each side has been adorned with two tightly wound volutes, indicati...

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...

Depicting a walking turkey on one side and a coat of arms on the other.

Antique African wooden milk jug with tin accent. Includes a beautiful hand woven top. The jug alone is 12” high. Great as a vase or art object. Early 20th century. This container ...

Late 19th century French earthenware pottery bottle or jug from Normandy. Originally used for water or cider.

An authentic wood container used by the Tutsi people, a group of people residing near the African Great Lakes. Carved from a single piece of wood, this ...

23? antique brass milk can Charming antique milk can as from Europe. Container has a top handle and hinged lid. Richly patinated finish throu...