I have this copper on pottery footed bowl. I bought it in a junk store in Arkansas in the 1960's just because I thought it was very pretty. I have enjoyed it all these years but I don't have a clue how it was made. It almost looks ancient. i think it probably is handmade. It is 8 3/4" wide, 13 3/4" long and 4 3/4" tall. It has water sediment on the inside, probably had been used for a plant. The copper is mostly gone from the inside of the bottom but the copper is still completely over the outside. There are no identifying sympols that I can tell but there are marks like a fork type instrument was used to press the copper on the bottom. There is a small wire loop on the bottom and there are 2 rusty lines in the pottery on the inside. I would love to know who, where and how it was made and if it has value what the value is. I am attaching pictures which were taken some years ago after I had cleaned the copper but since I haven't cleaned it again the old patina is returning.
Thank you for any help you can give me. Margaret Witt in Oklahoma
Description
Category
Pottery
Medium
Thick .032 copper metal over pottery with no seams. The copper is thick.
Distinguishing marks
none that I can tell
Size and dimensions of this item
8 3/4" wide, 13 3/4" long, 4 3/4" tall
Date Period
I don't have a clue
Weight
2 lbs
History
Bought in Eastern Arkansas in a junk store in the 1960's.
Price Paid (If known)
15.
For Sale?
No