Copper and Brass Measuring Vessel for Wine from France ca. 1890

19th C Conical French copper brass banded measure A super large piece from France the pot has conical shape and strong riveted handles It is in good condition and is 11” tall, 12...

With overall grape and vine leaf decoration the bird-form spout emanating from a Bacchus mask.

A pair of elegant Antique Silver & Cut Glass Claret Jugs. This lovely pair of Antique French Wine Jugs have beautifully chased Silver Neck, Handle and lid mounted on clear cut glass ...

19th century copper pitcher/measure. Nicely sized vessel with pleasing silhouette. Stamped on the front "2 GALLONS."

French Country Oak & Brass Wine Pitcher. H / 8.2 inches.

A set of 5 antique "pot" copper measuring jugs, with tin-lined interiors for safe use. Each jug is dated 1878 and stamped with three marks: The Copenhagen city mark (two towers), ...

A 19th century English Victorian era copper half-gallon ale measure. impressive size, hand-crafted in traditional haystack form with a deep lip and pour spout, small neck, tapering bulbous body on broad base, with a large handle. Vessel body inscribed "Half Gallon", stamped maker's marks, 10, and tax marks to rim interior. circa 1875 The measure was used in taverns to truthfully measure ale or cider to protect society from fraud during trading transactions. With a largely illiterate population at the time, the interests of every citizen needed to be considered and cared for so stamped and sealed measures were used throughout the British Isles. For example, in 1309 it was decreed “The Standard of bushels, gallIons and ells shalI be sealed with an iron seal...

An exquisite example of Rococo style ornamentation, this antique (circa 1890) silvered bronze pitcher comes from France. The pitcher has been adorned with spiral fluting that expand ...

19th century copper Ale Muller and wine funnel, set A good pair, the Muller has a ringed cone and a rolled copper handle The wine funnel sits neatly ins...

A wonderful pitcher of hammered brass with a copper lip and fittings. The piece is a compliment to any shelf, work station or garden area. Water your plants or serve delicacies, from...