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Vintage Copper Tea Coffee Pot, Lidded Copper Water Pitcher Hinged Brass HandleMaterials
The Body and Lid: Made of copper (showing a natural, timeworn dark patina and oxidation speckling on the exterior). Looking inside the lid and the upper rim, the underlying metal is consistent with copper or a light interior lining.The Handle and Thumb Lift: Made of cast brass or bronze, attached with rivets or pins to the main body.
What It Is
This is a vintage or antique lidded copper pitcher, chocolate pot, or water/coffee ewer (often styled after European or Middle Eastern decorative metalware). The defining feature is the hinged lid operated by a thumb-lift lever on the handle, which allows for easy pouring.
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