French Copper and Brass Urn or Vase with Original Platter Marked Villedieu

Originally used in a chateau, this large scale late 19th century French copper repousse pitcher features three shields on it lower half, each flanked ...

A rare find, this very large mid-19th century copper grape gathering basket is from the region of Burgundy, France, and stands at an impressive 24.5 inches in height. Riveted handles...

Hand-worked circa 1800, this French vase is adorned with a chariot and cartouche scene. Some of the elements were hammered from the front side, in a metalworking technique known as chasing, while other motifs were worked from the verso side, which is known as repousse. It is not uncommon for the two methods to be used in tandem, and the work of this particular artisan is top notch. The 5 ¾ diameter opening is flanked by two flared out handles that terminate on the widest part of the main body. A flowing foliate margent (repousse) adorns the top of the body, beneath the lightly textured thick neck (chased). The leaf theme continues beneath a thin ring of roundels that frames the upper body, with a sprawling foliage display that wraps around the lower body, interrupted by a pair of cartouches. One scene depicts a man in a toga with a laurel wreath crown...

Outstanding 19th century copper and brass vessel of large proportions, having brass collar and substantial brass handles with bat or dragon win...