Antique Italian Copper Jardinière with Wrought Iron Stand, 1600, Set of 2

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Antique Italian Copper Jardinière, 17th–18th Century, with Early 20th-Century Iron Stand

An extraordinary meeting of centuries, materials and craftsmanship.

This … Read more Antique Italian Copper Jardinière, 17th–18th Century, with Early 20th-Century Iron Stand

An extraordinary meeting of centuries, materials and craftsmanship.

This remarkable Italian copper jardinière combines a beautifully aged vessel, believed to date from the 17th–18th century, with a later iron stand dating to the early 20th century.

The generously flared rim, decorated with a continuous sequence of oval motifs, rises above a rounded, deeply ribbed body. A finely twisted decorative band separates the two sections, giving the piece an architectural elegance inspired by the Baroque tradition.

Its surface is particularly captivating. Centuries of ageing have created a rich interplay of warm copper tones, deep browns and delicate traces of green oxidation. This naturally developed patina gives the vessel an unmistakable character and a powerful decorative presence.

The separate, removable iron stand, with three gracefully curved feet, was added in the early 20th century, allowing the historic vessel to be displayed as an elegant freestanding jardinière.

Equally striking with a lush green fern or displayed empty as a sculptural object, this piece brings together the beauty of historic Italian craftsmanship and the expressive possibilities of contemporary interiors.

Provenance: Private Italian collection.

Period: Copper vessel attributed to the 17th–18th century; iron stand dating to the early 20th century.

Style: Baroque.

Materials: Copper and iron.

Dimensions: Diameter 38.2 cm; overall height 34 cm.

Condition: Antique condition with visible signs of age, wear and natural oxidation, consistent with its history. The original aged appearance has been preserved.

The botanical arrangement shown in the styled photograph is for illustrative purposes only and is not included. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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