Milk jug - Copper, Iron - 1870s France H52,5cm/ 9Kg





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Antique milk churn from the Netherlands, dating to 1850–1900, with a height of 52.5 cm, a diameter of 31 cm and a weight of 9 kg, in good condition with signs of ageing.
Description from the seller
Antique French Milk Churn – 1870s
A striking large antique milk churn / dairy can, traditionally used for transporting and storing milk on European farms. The substantial hand-crafted body features a warm, richly aged copper patina, heavy construction, robust carrying handles and an original hinged/removable lid with locking mechanism.
The copper surface shows beautiful traces of age, oxidation, small dents and signs of former use, giving the piece an authentic pre-loved farmhouse character.
A particularly impressive decorative object for a country kitchen, farmhouse, garden room, restaurant or rustic interior. It can also be used as a statement planter, umbrella stand or decorative vessel.
Details
Type: Antique milk churn / dairy can / milk container
Material: Iron/ Copper plated
Origin: France
Period: Approximately 1870s (approximately 155 years old)
Condition: Excellent, solid pre-loved condition, with authentic age-related wear, oxidation, patina, small dents and marks
Lid: Original hinged/removable lid with locking mechanism
Handles: Heavy forged carrying handles
Height: approx. 52.5 cm
Diameter: approx. 31 cm
Weight: approx. 9 kg
A wonderfully substantial and characterful piece of traditional European dairy history.
Seller's Story
Antique French Milk Churn – 1870s
A striking large antique milk churn / dairy can, traditionally used for transporting and storing milk on European farms. The substantial hand-crafted body features a warm, richly aged copper patina, heavy construction, robust carrying handles and an original hinged/removable lid with locking mechanism.
The copper surface shows beautiful traces of age, oxidation, small dents and signs of former use, giving the piece an authentic pre-loved farmhouse character.
A particularly impressive decorative object for a country kitchen, farmhouse, garden room, restaurant or rustic interior. It can also be used as a statement planter, umbrella stand or decorative vessel.
Details
Type: Antique milk churn / dairy can / milk container
Material: Iron/ Copper plated
Origin: France
Period: Approximately 1870s (approximately 155 years old)
Condition: Excellent, solid pre-loved condition, with authentic age-related wear, oxidation, patina, small dents and marks
Lid: Original hinged/removable lid with locking mechanism
Handles: Heavy forged carrying handles
Height: approx. 52.5 cm
Diameter: approx. 31 cm
Weight: approx. 9 kg
A wonderfully substantial and characterful piece of traditional European dairy history.

