Vintage Brass Pineapple Lidded Urn/ Candlestick Holder

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Someone's great-great-grandpa's sorbet cup during the day, portable chandelier at night. A solid brass pineapple urn with a removable lid … Read more Someone's great-great-grandpa's sorbet cup during the day, portable chandelier at night. A solid brass pineapple urn with a removable lid crowned by a spray of sculptural fronds, set on a footed pedestal base with four small paw feet — because even tropical fruit deserves to stand on something dignified. The body is generous enough to hold trinkets, keys, or whatever you don't want sitting out in the open. The lid lifts off to reveal a deep golden interior that glows when the light hits it. Patina has gone beautifully dark and layered — deep amber on the bowl, oxidized bronze on the fronds, warm copper on the base. The pineapple has been the symbol of hospitality since the colonial era, and this one takes the job seriously. Style it on an entry console, a bar cart, or a coffee table as a conversation piece that earns its place.

• Time Period: c. 1960s–1980s
• Origin: Likely American or Indian brass
• Design Style: Hollywood Regency / Tropical Brass
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• Condition: Good vintage condition. Rich, varied patina throughout. Lid fits well. All four paw feet intact. No dents or structural damage.
• Collection: La Tropicana by DĒSSO-CŪRATED


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