Copper planter lion handle
Antique English,
Beautiful planter in copper with cast brass lion masks biting ring handles, lion paw feet; vintage English early 1900s.
Condition: some surface wear
Neo-classical style looks back at and takes its design inspiration from the ancient Greece and Rome, and uses those elements in decoration. Most neo-classical items are defined by straight and clean lines, elegant repetitive floral patterns, floral garlands and gadrooning.
Size
- Wide
- 23 cm
- Length
- 29 cm
- Height
- 14 cm
Did you know?
Antique green patina on copper items creates a beautiful contrast and highlights details. Modern copper items fake patina to achieve this effect.
How to care
Copper made items should be dried thoroughly after washing, this will eliminate water stains and will keep them corrosion free.
How to care
Copper can be polished to a mellow colour with a shiny surface with a copper polish; use fine steel wool for tough stains. Buff for the best results.