Zeldzame Antieke Roodkoperen & Messing Kraantjeskan op Comfoor – Nederland – ca. 1820-1850 - Samovar - Copper, Brass
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Rare antique Dutch copper and brass kraantjeskan on a comfoor, ca. 1820–1850, in Biedermeier style, 48 cm high with an 18 cm base, weighing 4.2 kg and in good used condition with working order.
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Rare Antique Red Copper & Brass Kraantjeskan on Comfoor – Netherlands – ca. 1820-1850 (Biedermeier)
The Story Behind This Object:
Step back in time to the Dutch drawing room of the early 19th century. Before the invention of electricity and modern thermos flasks, this majestic 'kraantjeskan' (coffee and water urn) was the absolute showpiece on the festively laid table of prosperous bourgeois families. Guests gathered around the sideboard, where this gleaming cylinder kept hot water or fresh coffee served for hours.
This particular specimen exudes pure nostalgia: in the base (the comfoor) glowing charcoal embers were placed back then. The authentic ash residues and traces of warmth in the sliding drawer tell the story of hundreds of cozy evenings by candlelight. With an impressive height of 48 centimeters and a solid weight of over 4.2 kilograms, this is a beautifully preserved piece of heavy quality and living Dutch history.
Rare Antique Red Copper & Brass Kraantjeskan on Comfoor – Netherlands – ca. 1820-1850 (Biedermeier)
The Story Behind This Object:
Step back in time to the Dutch drawing room of the early 19th century. Before the invention of electricity and modern thermos flasks, this majestic 'kraantjeskan' (coffee and water urn) was the absolute showpiece on the festively laid table of prosperous bourgeois families. Guests gathered around the sideboard, where this gleaming cylinder kept hot water or fresh coffee served for hours.
This particular specimen exudes pure nostalgia: in the base (the comfoor) glowing charcoal embers were placed back then. The authentic ash residues and traces of warmth in the sliding drawer tell the story of hundreds of cozy evenings by candlelight. With an impressive height of 48 centimeters and a solid weight of over 4.2 kilograms, this is a beautifully preserved piece of heavy quality and living Dutch history.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
4200 g
Style subtype
Biedermeier
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Designer/artist/maker
Zeldzame Antieke Roodkoperen & Messing Kraantjeskan op Comfoor – Nederland – ca. 1820-1850
Material
Brass, Copper
Colour
Brown, Gold
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
48 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
18 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated period
1800-1850
