A brass jug in the English tankard tradition – tulip-shaped baluster body, stepped base, ornamental laurel leaf handle. The silver-plated interior is a mark of quality that distinguishes this piece from ordinary decorative items. Found in Eisenstadt, Burgenland.
Details
The classic baluster shape curves gently in the middle and flares towards the rim. The cast handle features a continuous laurel leaf pattern with a curved thumb rest and decorated foot. Exterior: warm natural brass patina, minor signs of use, no dents, no structural damage. Interior: silver-plated, with age-related tarnishing and oxidation (visible in photos) – honest patina of a piece with history. No manufacturer's mark visible.
Dimensions
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Height: approx. 14.5 cm
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Base diameter: approx. 8.8 cm
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Width incl. handle: approx. 13 cm
Material & Era
Brass, cast and turned, silver-plated interior. Vintage, approx. 1950s–1970s, English-inspired baluster style.
Use
As a decorative jug, flower vase, pen holder, or shelf accent. Fits a Hollywood Regency, Grandmillennial, or English Country interior. Can be polished or left with its patina as desired.
Finding Place
Hand-picked at the flea market in Eisenstadt, Burgenland – one of Austria's largest flea markets. Shipped from Austria, carefully packaged.
Eisenstadt, where the market fills the old squares on summer mornings. This jug emerged between a stack of books and a keychain – heavy, silent, slightly warm in the hand. Someone had once polished it. Someone had then left it to itself for a long time. The silver inside still catches the light.
Silver inside, gold outside – objects with soul · VintageAustriaShop
