How were these brass vessels originally used?

These items served various domestic and ceremonial functions, ranging from holding plants and flowers to containing holy water or washing water. Larger basins and jardiniers acted as prominent interior display pieces in period homes, while smaller items fulfilled specific daily or ritual requirements.

How do I care for an antique brass vessel?

Maintain the surface by dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth to prevent the accumulation of dirt within the engraved recesses. Avoid harsh chemical polishes that can strip away desirable age patinas and damage delicate hand-carved or inlaid details.

How can I tell the age of a brass vessel?

Examine the manufacturing marks, tool traces, and the specific style of the decorative engraving to determine the likely period of origin. Variations in metal composition, such as the inclusion of copper or bronze alongside brass, often correspond to distinct nineteenth-century revival movements or earlier traditions.

What is the difference between a cachepot and a jardiniere?

A cachepot generally serves to conceal a standard plant pot indoors, functioning as a decorative sleeve for flora. A jardiniere often describes a larger, freestanding or table-standing vessel designed to hold plants or arrangements directly within its main body.

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These engraved brass vessel selections bring together centuries of metalwork, offering striking decorative presence for any interior scheme.

A Rare Safavid Enamelled Brass Bowl, Persia, 16th - 17th Century

16th century

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A Rare Safavid Enamelled Brass Bowl, Persia, 16th - 17th Century

From H & H Gallery

£35,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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16th century

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A Mamluk Engraved Brass Basin, Egypt or Syria, Early 16th Century

From H & H Gallery

£75,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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16th century

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A Large Mamluk Engraved Brass Basin, Egypt or Syria, Late 15th–early 16th Century

From H & H Gallery

£75,000

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Antique Jardiniere Dish, Japanese, Meiji, Bronze, Decor, Planter Bowl, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Jardiniere Dish, Japanese, Meiji, Bronze, Decor, Planter Bowl, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£695

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Planter Bowl, Oriental, Brass, Jardiniere, Dish, Early Victorian, C.1850

19th century

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Antique Planter Bowl, Oriental, Brass, Jardiniere, Dish, Early Victorian, C.1850

From London Fine Antiques

£795

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Early 20thc Chinese Brass Vase

From Church Street Antiques & Interiors

£225

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Indian Raj Period Bronze Vase with Deeply Hand Carved and Chased Decoration, Circa 1860.

19th century

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Indian Raj Period Bronze Vase with Deeply Hand Carved and Chased Decoration, Circa 1860.

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£695

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Ship's Bell for the Steam Ship Piako

From Hatchwell Antiques

£1,100

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Beautifully Decorated Brass Pestle and Mortar

19th century

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Beautifully Decorated Brass Pestle and Mortar

From Elmgarden

£510

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Decorative Censer, Chinese, Brass, Incense Burner, Qing, Victorian, 1900

19th century

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Antique Decorative Censer, Chinese, Brass, Incense Burner, Qing, Victorian, 1900

From London Fine Antiques

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature sixteenth-century Safavid and Mamluk examples alongside nineteenth-century Victorian and Edwardian productions in brass, bronze, and copper.