Antique Copper Measuring Jug, Red and Yellow Copper – Vintage Austria, Vase for Dried Flowers

An antique jug-shaped measuring cup of solid red and yellow copper – a beautiful piece of old kitchen culture and a rare find.

Uses

With a little imagination, a wonderful vessel for wildflowers, dried flowers or decorative branches – also for interior, photo and art projects.

Details & Condition

• Material: solid red and yellow copper
• Dimensions: see photos
• Origin: probably Austria or Germany
• Date: mid-20th century
• Condition: well preserved, no dents, no restoration; darkening and patina due to age
• Note: not fully watertight – water drips out at one spot. For fresh flowers, please place a water container inside. Sold as is.

Care

Copper polishes easily – or keep the patina.

At the flea market in Gmünd the little copper jug stood among old farm tools – its warm red glowed in the autumn light.

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