English Brass Repoussé Rose Cachepot With Paw Feet, Mid-20th Century

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A handsome mid-20th-century English cachepot worked in richly embossed brass with a continuous pattern of full-blown roses, leaves, and curling … Read more A handsome mid-20th-century English cachepot worked in richly embossed brass with a continuous pattern of full-blown roses, leaves, and curling stems. Beaded borders frame the decoration, while four petite paw feet lift the elongated vessel from the surface below. The contrasting teal-green interior adds an unexpected depth of color.

Its compact rectangular form is especially versatile. Use it for a pair of small orchids, an arrangement of clipped greenery, or as a distinguished desk organizer for correspondence and writing implements. It would sit naturally on a library console, country-house writing table, or kitchen shelf layered with traditional brass and pottery.

Dimensions: 8ʺ W × 4ʺ D × 4.25ʺ H
Materials: Repoussé brass with painted interior
Origin: Marked “Made in England”
Style/Era: Victorian Revival and English Country; mid-20th century
Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor rubbing, oxidation, and surface variation consistent with age
Notable Features: Embossed rose decoration, beaded borders, green interior, and four paw feet See less