Milk jug - Copper, Iron - 1870s France H57cm/ 10,Kg
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Antique French milk churn from the 1870s with an iron body and copper finish, 57 x 31 x 31 cm, weight 10.2 kg, in good condition with age-related wear, lid stamped “BH.”
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Antique French Copper-Finish Milk Churn – 1870s
A striking antique French milk churn dating from the 1870s, with a warm copper finish and an attractive aged patina. The traditional cylindrical body, sloping shoulders, sturdy loop handles and fitted lid with central grip give this substantial piece an authentic 19th-century farmhouse character.
The churn displays beautiful variations in its copper-coloured surface, with age-related wear and patina that emphasise its vintage appeal. The lid is stamped “BH”, adding an interesting detail to this characterful antique.
Traditional milk churns were essential equipment in European dairy farming, designed for practical everyday use. Today, these utilitarian objects have become highly decorative additions to farmhouse, industrial and rustic interiors. With its impressive proportions and heavy quality, this piece is a real eye-catcher for collectors of antique agricultural objects and vintage metalware.
Details / Specifications
Object: Antique milk churn
Period: Approximately 1870 (approximately 150 years old)
Origin: France
Material: Iron/ copper
Mark: “BH” stamped on the lid
Dimensions: approx. 57 x 31 x 31 cm (h x w x d)
Weight: approx. 10.2 kg
Condition: Solid, pre-loved antique condition, with age-related wear, surface marks and an attractive aged finish.
A substantial and characterful 19th-century decorative object, offered with no reserve.
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Antique French Copper-Finish Milk Churn – 1870s
A striking antique French milk churn dating from the 1870s, with a warm copper finish and an attractive aged patina. The traditional cylindrical body, sloping shoulders, sturdy loop handles and fitted lid with central grip give this substantial piece an authentic 19th-century farmhouse character.
The churn displays beautiful variations in its copper-coloured surface, with age-related wear and patina that emphasise its vintage appeal. The lid is stamped “BH”, adding an interesting detail to this characterful antique.
Traditional milk churns were essential equipment in European dairy farming, designed for practical everyday use. Today, these utilitarian objects have become highly decorative additions to farmhouse, industrial and rustic interiors. With its impressive proportions and heavy quality, this piece is a real eye-catcher for collectors of antique agricultural objects and vintage metalware.
Details / Specifications
Object: Antique milk churn
Period: Approximately 1870 (approximately 150 years old)
Origin: France
Material: Iron/ copper
Mark: “BH” stamped on the lid
Dimensions: approx. 57 x 31 x 31 cm (h x w x d)
Weight: approx. 10.2 kg
Condition: Solid, pre-loved antique condition, with age-related wear, surface marks and an attractive aged finish.
A substantial and characterful 19th-century decorative object, offered with no reserve.
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
10.2 kg
Title additional information
1870s France H57cm/ 10,Kg
Country of origin
France
Material
Copper, Iron
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
57 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
31 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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