A vintage French large brass jug. Likely originally for water or cider. Well used and bearing witness to several repairs over the decades. Perhaps for repurposing as a vase or pot.
Makers mark / hallmarks: none
Sourced: in Normandy, France
Origin: French
Age: circa 1910’s
Known background: none, came to us as part of an estate sale
Materials: brass
Size roughly: largest 27 x 26 x 25 cm – 12.5 x 12 x 12 inches
Weight roughly: 1.75g (over 2kg when safely wrapped – ask about cheaper shipping options if you are not in a rush)
Condition: in antique condition with signs of previous use, patina and tarnish, dings and dents to base and rim, lots of dents to handle, historic repairs, still watertight strong and functional