18th Century French Copper Wine Funnel

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...

At over three feet tall, this pair of silvered copper candlesticks would make impressive decorative accessories. Dating to the 1700s, these French candlesticks have a unique patinati...

Known in France as a poissonniere, this copper and wrought iron fish poacher was hand-crafted in the 1700s. Copper has very high thermal conductivity, making it a fantastic material ...

This antique French hand carved wooden statue is of a bearded man wearing a robe tied at the waist with a long scarf draped over his shoulder...

Beautiful antique copper funnel cleverly transformed into a hanging electrified pendant. One 60 watt bulb. Note: Two other different funnels ...

Cozy copper light pendant made from an antique funnel with handle.    

A wonderful later 19th century Wine Filter in iron from a vineyard in the Provence region of France. Fabulous to convert into a light fixture.

A very fine 18th century Italian chandelier originally for candles. Wood (partially gilt) iron and gilt bronze (top canopy) pair availa...