Hand Hammered Copper Pitcher with Gorgeous Patina whaling 75ʺd × 5

75ʺd × 5

repeated four times around the perimeter of the basket

it  would make a terrific paperweight on a stylish desk or a subtle yet striking addition to a grouping of any manner of interesting objects

The top of the turtle fits snugly to its bottom

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Hand Hammered Copper Pitcher with Gorgeous Patina whaling 75ʺd × 5This gorgeous hand hammered copper pitcher with brass handle has a rich patina and graceful silhouette. There are three fine decorative lines around the body of the pitcher, between the top and bottom of the handle. My guess is that it is French or English; I am uncertain of the exact age. An aesthetically stunning object, this piece could be used as a vase or as a watering pitcher for plants. It was purchased from an estate in Waban, Massachusetts,