Vintage Indian Copper Bucket Elephant Handles Hammered Vessel

Old Hammered Copper Vessel with Sculptural Elephant Handles

This vintage Indian copper bucket has the kind of beautifully aged surface and unusual detail we look for in old copper. The cylindrical vessel is assembled from copper with a hand-hammered lower section, raised reinforcing bands and wonderfully sculptural brass elephant-head handles on either side. Years of age have created a rich reddish-brown surface with darkened areas, exposed copper and touches of verdigris throughout. At 10 inches tall, it has wonderful presence and we love it filled with branches, used as a fireside vessel or simply displayed with a collection of old copper.

Product Details:

• Materials: Copper with brass/metal hardware and elephant-form handle mounts
• Maker: Unidentified
• Origin: India, attributed
• Era: Early to mid-20th century, attributed
• Dimensions: Approx. 10.5" L x 9" W x 10" H
• Markings: No maker or country markings found
• Condition: Good vintage condition with substantial patina, scratches, oxidation, darkening, surface wear and areas of verdigris consistent with age and previous use. The vessel shows irregularities, exposed rivets and variations associated with its older assembled construction. The original aged copper surface has been intentionally left intact. Please review photos closely.
• Use: Decorative vessel, fireside container, kindling holder, planter cachepot, branch or floral display, or collected kitchen copper
• Sourcing: Hand selected vintage
• Design Notes: Cylindrical copper body with hand-hammered lower section, horizontal reinforcing bands, rolled rim, riveted construction and sculptural elephant-head handles

Style it alongside other collected pieces from our Vintage Kitchen Decor and Vintage Bowls collections.

As with all of our vintage and antique pieces, signs of age and previous use are part of their history and character. All sales are final, so please review all photos, condition details and measurements carefully before purchasing.