Large Rustic Farmhouse French Brass Canne à Lait - Milk Jug

This unique antique French milk jug, also known as a canne à lait, was used in the 19th century to transport milk from the farm to the house or to the market. It is a handmade exampl...

Authentieke Victoriaanse meetkan gebruikt voor het afmeten van vloeistoffen. Deze kan noemt men een "Haystack Jug" en heeft een inhoud van 2 Gallon. De kan is voorzien van meerdere l...

A rustic hand hammered Brass Milk Jug from Normandy, France, Circa 1850 A large piece of hand made brass used to transport milk from the country dairy to the home, often by donkey. The outer body shows the textured surface left by the hammering technique used in the making of this piece. The jug is formed of two pieces of brass meeting at the mid-section with a decorative joint. With the original lid. The lid has a wide collar that sits inside the top of the jug, keeping the contents from spilling during transport. A thick handle is securely attached to the body. During the early to the mid 1800’s, dairy farmers would transport milk from their farms to the local market where patrons would bring their own containers for filling. The early 1900’s saw the use of milk delivery trucks...

A copper milk can with brass banding featuring canted spout, looped pouring handle, filler lid and wooden filler handle. Decorative and highly polished...