Large Antique Hammered Brass Basin with Punched Crescent Rim 27.2"

An exceptional large French antique brass basin, hand-worked from substantial sheet brass and finished with two rows of punched crescent decoration around the broad rim. Measuring an impressive 69 cm across, it has a rich golden interior, visible hammer marks and a naturally oxidised exterior in layered green, blue and brown tones.

Believed to date from the late 19th or early 20th century, the basin was probably made as a practical household vessel for washing or another domestic purpose. A circular metal repair at the centre may indicate that the basin originally had a small drainage hole, perhaps once closed with a cork or wooden stopper before being permanently sealed.

Its generous proportions make it a striking decorative piece for an interior. It could be used as a large indoor planter with a suitable liner, a log or textile basket, or a floor-standing bowl filled with branches and seasonal foliage. It also displays beautifully upright, where the hammered surface and repeated crescent border can be fully appreciated.

Sourced in: South West France
Age: Late19th-early 20th century
Material: Brass
What makes it special: Its substantial size

Large Antique Hammered Brass Basin with Punched Crescent Rim Details:

Width: 27.2” / 69cm

Height: 10.8” / 27.5cm

Weight: 8.2 lbs / 3.7kg

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use, including dents, scratches, areas of oxidation and historic soldered repairs. The basin has not been tested for watertightness.

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