ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE IRON HANGING VESSEL. Handmade. C19th
Antique iron
spherical vessel designed to stand on its
circular base below a short column, or to hang by a hand-forged chain
and hook. 19th century.
Hinged lid and hinged
clasp – the original pins through these hinges are missing and small nails have
been put in their place. A primitive handmade masterpiece.
There is a small hole
in the upper section of the pot.
A lovely decorative
item with a rich patina gained over its lifetime.
Diameter: approx. 18cm
(base diameter 9.5cm)
Height of vessel: approx. 23.5cm
(height of bowl 15cm),+ chain 17cm
When hung it measures
approx. 40.5cm from top of the hook to the base of the vessel.
WEIGHS 1.395KG unpacked