Antique French Copper Cauldron and Pitcher Set

An antique French copper cauldron and a large pitcher, 19th…
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An antique French copper cauldron and a large pitcher, 19th century, a handmade rolled rim cauldron with an iron swing handle, and; a large covered tapering dovetail joined ovoid pot upon a flaring base, a hollow looping handle, the joined collar with a broad cylindrical neck and a fitted lid with long insert, height 27 cm, diameter 46 cm, and other

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  • Ewer / Pitcher - A type of jug with a narrow neck bulbous body and wide spout, originally used for carrying and storing liquids such as water or wine. In medieval times they were the source of water to wash ones hands during and after a meal. later the shape was used for vessels in silver, gold, glass and ceramics.

    In Victorian times they were made in ceramics and occasionally glass with a matching basin, and sometimes other accessories such as a soap holder or toothbrush holder. Their purpose was to provide facilities for personal washing In the early 19th century were often enclosed in purpose built stands, and later resided on a washstand..

    Sometimes the words "ewer" and "pitcher" are used interchangably, but a pitcher is generally considered to be a jug, and would have a wide mouth, and a gently tapering body.
  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.

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