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19th Century Copper & Brass Tea Server features a design inspired by ancient Greek amphora, with two graceful swan-neck handles, …
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19th Century Copper & Brass Tea Server features a design inspired by ancient Greek amphora, with two graceful swan-neck handles, and a brass finial on top of the finely crafted lid. Set on a square ball-footed base, it features a brass lion's head spigot. The lid comes off to reveal a chimney, into which a lump or two of hot coal would be dropped to help keep the tea within the server warm for a bit more time. Conceived for entertaining, such luxuries became commonplace in homes of distinction where the family expected a hot cup of tea throughout the day. The solid copper exterior features a plating of tin on the inside as tin is a non-reactive metal that does not impart any flavoring to the delicate tea within.
Circa 1880s
Measures 25H x 10.5W x 6.5D
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- Dimensions
- 10.5ʺW × 6.5ʺD × 25ʺH
- Styles
- Neoclassical
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Copper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- Wonderful hand-curated condition. Finger handle atop spigot missing. Wonderful hand-curated condition. Finger handle atop spigot missing. less
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