A small antique brass handled bowl with a beautiful hand-crafted character, showing clear Victorian utilitarian influences and also the ethos of the Arts & Crafts movement. Pieces like this were traditionally made for everyday domestic use — simple, honest forms created by skilled makers, valuing craftsmanship over mass production.
The hammered surface, hand-fitted handles and visible rivets all speak to its handmade roots. The base is gently curved, meaning it rocks slightly, which is typical of early utilitarian metalwork, but it remains stable when set down.
It has the kind of rich patina and age-worn finish you’d expect from a genuine antique brass piece — darkening, surface marks, texturing and natural colour variation that add to its authenticity and charm.
A lovely decorative item that works beautifully as a rustic accent on a shelf, or even as a unique mini planter for small trailing or succulent plants.
Dimensions
Height: 7cm
Diameter: 10.5cm
Weight: 120g