Ideal as a planter or log basket, this beautifully weathered antique French copper wash tub also has two riveted copper handles. Probably dating from the mid to late 19th-century, the tub would have been entirely hand-made as can be seen by the dovetail seam joints on the side between the handles. Measures 54cm across handle to handle and 49cm without. The height is 37cm and weight is 7.15kg. There is a small split along what is probably a dovetail joint in the bottom seam, see final picture. This split does act well for drainage, however, if it is to be used as a planter.
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