Large baluster shaped COPPER VESSEL with handle with paisley handmade designs around the body (see pix #3 for detail) suitable for holding kindling next to the fireplace!
Condition is good, but one rivet is a bit loose, (see pix #4) otherwise in good condition. Height is 15.75 inches or 40 cms. and the diameter at the top is 12.5 inches or 31.7 cms. Circa: early 20th century.
Iranian or Persian COPPER VESSEL originally used by the nomadic tribes in Iran for gathering goat's milk, this beautifully shaped 90% pure copper vessel has a foliate rim, narrow neck, sturdy handle and broad base, all hand-made. There is no decoration other than the hammer marks used to shape it when it was made. Could be used as a decorative item or to hold long matches next to the fireplace! The height is 13.5 inches (34.3 cms) the diameter at the top is 4.4" (11.1 cms.) and at the b ...click for details
Large Persian (IRAN) COPPER-ware VESSEL used by nomadic tribes to milk camels. No decoration other than the hammer marks when the vessel was hand-made. Large mouth, narrow neck, wide body and base with a beautifully curved strong sturdy handle. Nice patina. Good condition. Height is 14 inches (35.5 cms) diameter of mouth is 8.5 inches or 21.6 cms. Circa: early 20th Century.
Large Iranian (PERSIA) COPPERware VESSEL with foliate rim, narrow neck, wide body and base and strong handle. Originally hand-made and used by the nomadic tribes of Iran to milk camels and goats! No decoration except a few rings where the neck joins the body. Wonderful patina and a few shallow dings (see pix #3) as to be expected with an antique piece that was used for what it was made! Height is 15 inches or 38.1 cms and the diameter of the rim is 5.4 inches or 13.7 cms and the bottom diamete ...click for details
Iranian (Persia) COPPER-ware PITCHER with a foliated rim, long graduated spout and ornate handle. All hand-made with a minimal amount of decoration. Very strong, heavy and utilitarian! Nice patina, good condition. Height is 12.75 inches or 32.4 cms. and the diameter of the rim is 3.5" or 8.9 cms and the diameter of the shoulder is 6.4 inches or 16.2 cms. Circa: early 20th Century.
Large unadorned, IRANIAN (Persia) hand-made COPPER TEA serving TRAY. Nice patina, good condition. Diameter is 19 inches or 48.2 cms. Lip is 1.25 inches or 3.2 cms. Circa: Early 20th Century.
Iranian (Persia) Hand-made COPPER TRAY for serving TEA, with a foliate rim and an intricate floral design. Condition is good except for one small (.5 inch) part of the rim which is missing (see pix #2) Nice patina. Diameter is 19 inches or 48.2 cms. and the height of rim is 1 inch or 2.54 cms. Circa: early 20th Century.
Large COPPER BOWL with Verses from the Koran around the rim in Persian script, a masterpiece, unique, signed by the artist.
This Iranian (Persia) heirloom was purchased in Iran in the early 1960's. Truly one of a kind. Condition is good, with some scratches to the outside and inside of bowl, as to be expected. Nice patina. Diameter is 16 inches or 40.6 cms. and the height is 9 inches or 22.9 cms.
Circa: late 19th/early 20th Century.
IRANIAN (Persia) solid COPPER TRAY for serving Tea with a Raised foliate edge. Strikingly beautiful with no design, the 3.5 inch (8.8 cms.) raised foliate edge makes an impression! Very unusual for tea serving trays. The condition is good, the patina is good, and the diameter is 17.25 inches or 44 cms. Circa early 20th Century.
Persian (IRAN) solid COPPER TEA JAR in baluster form with a removable lid and a chain and hook to attach to a wooden camel saddle. Used by the nomadic tribes in Iran. Condition is good,with one very small ding on one side. Good patina. Height is 10 inches or 25.4 cms. and the diameter at the widest point (shoulder) is 7 inches or 18 cms. Circa: early 20th Century.