Antique 19th C Middle Eastern Copper Tea Seller Water Ewer Kettle 19½\" Tall For Sale

Its classic traditional form features a broadtapering body, narrow ribbed neck, graceful pouring spout, heavy forged handle,and a substantial hinged lid secured with hand-riveted hardware. Theconstruction is entirely hand-worked, with multiple copper plates joinedtogether in the traditional manner.

The large capacity—likely severalgallons—suggests it may have served as a tea seller\'s kettle or water vessel.The heavily blackened underside indicates repeated use over hot coals orembers, while the weighted hinged lid would have remained securely closedduring heating and pouring.

Today it makes an outstanding decorativestatement in a rustic, Mediterranean, Southwestern, Islamic, or Bohemianinterior. It also displays beautifully in collections of antique copper,ethnographic objects, or primitive kitchenware.

Measurements

• Height: 19½\"
• Diameter: approximately 12\"
• Weight: approximately 11½ pounds

Condition: Very good antique condition withhonest wear from more than a century of use.

There are no major dents, splits, or structural damage. The copper platesremain tightly joined with no separations, and the riveted handle and hingedlid are solid and secure.

The vessel retains its original unpolishedsurface with wonderful aged patina, oxidation, blackened fire marks, andevidence of hand hammering throughout. The underside shows expected soot andoxidation from historical use over heat.

It has not been polished, lacquered, orrestored, preserving its authentic antique character.

This is an exceptional display piece withtremendous presence.

Shipping: Because of its size and weight, thiswill be carefully packed and shipped via UPS Ground. Or, free local pickup inBethesda MD.

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