{"product_id":"large-antique-hammered-brass-basin-with-punched-crescent-rim-27-2","title":"Large Antique Hammered Brass Basin with Punched Crescent Rim 27.2\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"418\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn 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.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eBelieved 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced in: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouth West France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: \u003cem\u003eLate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e19th-early 20th century\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: \u003cem\u003eBrass\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes it special: \u003cem\u003eIts substantial size\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLarge Antique Hammered Brass Basin with Punched Crescent Rim Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWidth: 27.2” \/ 69cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHeight: 10.8” \/ 27.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWeight: 8.2 lbs \/ 3.7kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCondition: Wear consistent with age and use, including dents, scratches, areas of oxidation and historic soldered repairs. The basin has not been tested for watertightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWe have more antique French brass and copper for sale \u003ca title=\"Antique French copper\" href=\"https:\/\/lamaisondebelasyse.com\/collections\/copper\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Maison de Belasyse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58662644351321,"sku":"808","price":695.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/1145\/0969\/files\/808k_Large_French_Antique_Hammered_Brass_Basin_with_Punched_Crescent_Rim.jpg?v=1784835141","url":"https:\/\/lamaisondebelasyse.com\/nl\/products\/large-antique-hammered-brass-basin-with-punched-crescent-rim-27-2","provider":"La Maison de Belasyse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}