Milk jug - Iron - Decorated milk can

A atmospheric and decorative milk can from the 1970s, made of iron and hand-painted in traditional folk art style. The olive-green background is richly adorned with colorful flower motifs and features the year 1976, giving this milk can a particularly nostalgic look.

Old milk cans were for years an indispensable sight in the countryside for transporting and storing milk. From the 1960s and 1970s, 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, characteristic handles, and colorful painting, this is a beautiful decorative item that fits perfectly in a rural, rustic, or brocante interior.

Condition
Good vintage condition with signs of wear appropriate to age. The paint shows localized craquelure and peels in some places, exposing the underlying metal (see photos). This wear contributes to the authentic, lived-in look of the object.

Dimensions
Height 44-56 cm
Diameter 24.5 cm

Photos provide a clear impression of the quality and are part of the description.

During holiday periods, in the month of August, shipping may take longer than you are used to; after payment, a maximum of 12 working days.

The whole is well packed and shipped with tracking. The shipping costs also include the cost of packing, 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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