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Early 20th Century – Copper, Brass & Wood Industrial Antique

An authentic French high-pressure hand sprayer manufactured by Muratori Paris, dating from the early 20th century, most likely between the 1920s and 1940s. This remarkable piece represents the golden age of French agricultural and horticultural craftsmanship, when copper and brass equipment was produced to extremely high standards for professional vineyard, garden and disinfection use.

Constructed entirely from copper with solid brass fittings and featuring its original turned wooden pump handle, this “Pulvérisateur Muratori” is both a functional historical object and a striking decorative industrial collectible.

The front still retains its original paper label:

“Pulvérisateur Muratori – A Hte Pression – Paris” and the embossed brass instruction plate marked:

“Pulvérisateur Système Muratori Paris – Breveté S.G.D.G.”

The mention “Breveté S.G.D.G.” (“Sans Garantie Du Gouvernement”) is typical of French patented industrial objects produced before the 1960s and is an important indicator of authenticity and period manufacture.

Historical Background

Muratori Paris was a French manufacturer specialized in manual pressure sprayers and vaporisateurs intended for:

- vineyards,
- orchards,
- horticulture,
- greenhouses,
- agricultural treatments and early sanitary/disinfection applications.

During the first half of the 20th century, French vineyards and farms widely used copper pressure sprayers for applying:

Bordeaux mixture, sulfur treatments, fungicides, insecticides and disinfectants.

Muratori models were appreciated for their durable copper tanks, precision brass nozzles and reliable manual pressure systems.

Today these objects are increasingly sought after by:

- collectors of agricultural antiques,
- industrial decor enthusiasts,
- steampunk collectors,
- copper object collectors and interior designers.

Materials:

Copper body
Brass fittings and nozzle
Wooden pump handle

Design Features:

Cylindrical copper reservoir
Original brass adjustable spray nozzle
Hand-operated pressure pump
Original instruction plaque in French
Beautiful aged copper patina
Industrial French workshop construction

Condition:

Very good antique condition considering age.

The piece presents:

authentic aged patina,
light oxidation,
surface wear, scratches and marks consistent with long-term use.

The nozzle assembly, pump and fittings appear complete.

NOTE: Untested with liquid or pressure and therefore sold as decorative object, collectible or restoration/display piece.

The visible wear and patina strongly enhance its authenticity and decorative appeal.

Decorative & Collectible Appeal

This Muratori sprayer works exceptionally well as:

- industrial decor,
- vineyard or wine cellar decoration,
- rustic farmhouse interior piece,
- steampunk display object,
- copper collection item,
- French agricultural memorabilia.

Its sculptural silhouette, warm copper tones and mechanical detailing make it highly decorative even outside a collecting context.