A stunning Italian gold plated copper jug ​​from the 18th century

Stunning 18th-century Italian gilded copper pitcher with a round body featuring a four-part repoussé decoration defined by a double vertical ribbed frame, framing panels adorned with floral scrolls; the background of these sections is finely stippled to emphasize the very pleasant relief of the embossed parts through polishing. An exquisite and unique handcrafted pitcher, selected from a private collection of Northern Italy.

This rare gold pitcher was created for serving wine during Eucharistic celebration, a Christian liturgical practice. This outstanding Italian piece, dating to 1700, features magnificent fire-gilding. It is in good age-related condition despite a small dent in the central part of the body, consistent with 18th-century dating. The cast handle references the volute motif present on the body of the pitcher. The spout is closed with a hinged lid with a small floral knob, with minimal deformations near the hinge that slightly hinder its perfect closure. At the top, there are welding marks in the horizontal part, due to the glass jar inserted inside the graphic and sealed with plaster at the end of the neck.

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