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 with a chisel 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 condition for its age, 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 a glass jar inserted inside the graphic and sealed with plaster at the end of the neck.

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