Brazier - Gilt brass - Height: 76 cm
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Description from the seller
Antique brass and copper brazier with perforated lid and decorative handle
This brazier likely dates from the 19th century and is an example of Ottoman or Venetian craftsmanship. Braziers were used to heat interiors or burn incense, with perforated lids that allowed the heat to diffuse while containing the embers. The elaborate decorations and cast-bronze feet indicate that it was an object intended for well-to-do households. These braziers represent the excellence of metalwork of the era, combining functionality and aesthetic beauty. Antique braziers are highly valued by collectors of historical furnishings and Oriental/ Eastern antiques for their artistic value and historical significance. These pieces particularly attract enthusiasts of Ottoman and Venetian decorative art, as well as collectors of functional antique objects that attest to the domestic traditions of the past. Their charm lies in the artisanal craftsmanship and the ornamental design that reflect the style and culture of the period.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslateAntique brass and copper brazier with perforated lid and decorative handle
This brazier likely dates from the 19th century and is an example of Ottoman or Venetian craftsmanship. Braziers were used to heat interiors or burn incense, with perforated lids that allowed the heat to diffuse while containing the embers. The elaborate decorations and cast-bronze feet indicate that it was an object intended for well-to-do households. These braziers represent the excellence of metalwork of the era, combining functionality and aesthetic beauty. Antique braziers are highly valued by collectors of historical furnishings and Oriental/ Eastern antiques for their artistic value and historical significance. These pieces particularly attract enthusiasts of Ottoman and Venetian decorative art, as well as collectors of functional antique objects that attest to the domestic traditions of the past. Their charm lies in the artisanal craftsmanship and the ornamental design that reflect the style and culture of the period.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Era
1400-1900
Weight
5 kg
Brass type
Gilt brass
Title additional information
Height: 76 cm
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Brass, Copper
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
76 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
50 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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