Milk jug - Iron - Decorated milk can
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Selected by Elena Napoleone
Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
Estimate € 70 - € 110
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Description from the seller
An atmospheric and decorative milk can from the 1970s, made of iron and hand-painted in traditional folk art style. The olive-green base is richly decorated with colorful floral motifs and features the year 1976, giving this milk can a particularly nostalgic look.
Old milk cans were indispensable on the countryside for the transport and storage of milk for years. From the 60s and 70s, discarded specimens often gained a second life as decorative objects. They were painted with floral motifs, years, or regional folk art decorations and found their way into rural interiors, farms, and verandas.
With its sturdy shape, distinctive handles, and colorful painting, this is a beautiful decorative object that fits excellently in a rural, rustic, or brocante interior.
Condition
Good vintage condition with signs of use appropriate to age. The paint shows local craquelure and in some places flakes off, revealing the underlying metal (see photos). This wear adds to the authentic, lived-in look of the piece.
Dimensions
Height 44-56 cm
Diameter 24.5 cm
Photos give a clear picture of quality and are part of the description.
During the holiday period, in the month of August, shipping may take longer than you are used to, after payment up to 12 working days.
The item is well packed and shipped with tracking. The shipping costs also cover packing materials and transport. Not shipped outside the EU. Pickup is only possible when the lot is auctioned for more than €50 and, of course, by appointment during office hours.
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An atmospheric and decorative milk can from the 1970s, made of iron and hand-painted in traditional folk art style. The olive-green base is richly decorated with colorful floral motifs and features the year 1976, giving this milk can a particularly nostalgic look.
Old milk cans were indispensable on the countryside for the transport and storage of milk for years. From the 60s and 70s, discarded specimens often gained a second life as decorative objects. They were painted with floral motifs, years, or regional folk art decorations and found their way into rural interiors, farms, and verandas.
With its sturdy shape, distinctive handles, and colorful painting, this is a beautiful decorative object that fits excellently in a rural, rustic, or brocante interior.
Condition
Good vintage condition with signs of use appropriate to age. The paint shows local craquelure and in some places flakes off, revealing the underlying metal (see photos). This wear adds to the authentic, lived-in look of the piece.
Dimensions
Height 44-56 cm
Diameter 24.5 cm
Photos give a clear picture of quality and are part of the description.
During the holiday period, in the month of August, shipping may take longer than you are used to, after payment up to 12 working days.
The item is well packed and shipped with tracking. The shipping costs also cover packing materials and transport. Not shipped outside the EU. Pickup is only possible when the lot is auctioned for more than €50 and, of course, by appointment during office hours.
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Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Decorated milk can
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Iron
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
56 cm
Width
24.5 cm
Depth
24.5 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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