Copper Grape Hod Embossed With Heraldic Crest
Stock No
L23835
2018
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Item Description
A fabulous, 18th century, French copper grape hod. Grape hods would be strapped onto the back of the grape pickers, when picking the grapes from the vines, and the grapes would be thrown into them. Sometimes the decoration on the hods related to the vineyard or the owners of the vineyard. This example is beautifully embossed with a heraldic crest which includes a shield, a crown and dragons. There are also numerous elaborate border designs. It dates from c.1780 and would have come from an aristocratic family. We have not polished this as the copper has a wonderful patina and it would be a shame to remove this patina which it has taken centuries to obtain. There is a split around the base of the piece and there is some denting which can all be seen in the images.
Dimensions: Height 87cm. Width 40.5cm. Depth 37.5cm.
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Item Info
Seller Location
London, London
Item Location
United Kingdom
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+44 (0)1760 441829
+44 (0)7775 797620
