These two handsome broad base copper and brass pitchers are very decorative. one holds 20 fluid oz, which is just over a pint. The larger one holds 24 fluid oz, which is just about a pint and a quart.
The smaller pitcher stands 4.75" tall - Maximum width is 6.25" including handle. The larger pitcher stands 6" tall - Maximum width is 6.25" including handle. While they are not a graduated pair they do sit quite comfortably together. The smaller vessel has been painted black inside and some of that has lifted.
Copper and brass pitchers have been in use for centuries.
Historically, Copper was the first element known to man. The chalcolithic era or copper age saw man progress from using stones as weapons to replacing them with copper. Ancient societies like Ancient Egypt, Rome, Greece, Somalia, Incas, Aztecs and Indians used copper in various forms, from currency for trade to household products. Ayurvedic texts mention the use of copper vessels for drinking water. Copper is the only metal with anti-bacterial properties, which were proved to be true even during the 1800s when copper mine workers were immune to Cholera. Over the centuries copper has been used in various forms to treat various illnesses including cuts, headaches, even varicose veins. The rise of ayurvedic usage and indigenous medicines has seen a rise in the use of copper products in household items, especially copper vessels and cups.