Antique Handmade Hammered Copper FISH POT w/Brass Fish Feet+Dovetailing (6.5 Qt)

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Antique Hand Made Hammered Copper Oval "FISH" POT w/Brass Fish Feet+Handles & Dovetailing
Description of item...
Here we have an uncommon and interesting antique hand made oval hammered copper LIDDED "FISH" POT with tin lining, dovetailing and attached brass fish (dolphin) feet and side handles. It measures approx. 11-1/2" long (add 1-1/2" for each side handle) x 8" wide x 5-1/2" side high x 10-1/2" in total height with the lid and feet, can hold up to 6-1/2 quarts. It is in fair to good maintained (used) condition - commensurate with it's age.  It has not been cleaned or polished since acquired and is being offered in "as found" condition currently showing some minor dimple dints here and there, spots of verdigris here and there, and upper rim small dings/indentures...all of which are not offensive. The two sides have an embossed "FIsh" and the lid top has embossed flower blossoms. The one side and oval bottom are dovetailed, the dolphin feet and handles appear to be attached with solder (one fish foot seems a tad crooked, but the pot sits level...see photo #8.) There is no tin loss, only some minor tin darkening here and there, to be expected with age. This pot shows an aged copper patina, the brass fish are tarnished as well. The lid sits loosely on the pot, the pot has been tested and does not leak. Came from a private home collection of many years, however the exact age and origin are unknown.  This item weighs approx. 4-1/4 lbs., add 3-1/4 lbs. or so for the packing box and packing material.  I combine shipping when safe and practical for all items purchased.
Payment and shipping...
NOTE: I will be revising, adding and/or changing my SHIPPING INFORMATION as eBay and the Post Office revise or change their information to better serve you. I will use USPS FLAT RATE boxes when I find it cheaper to use than regular USPS Priority Mail boxes or other generic boxes. INTERNATIONAL WINNERS - Please wait for the Invoice to be sent to you by me, and I will use USPS International Rates (AIR only, no more SURFACE shipping by USPS - discontinued.) I will be using UPS for shipping heavier items (usually over 5 lbs., cheaper than USPS rates - or larger boxes over 12" long/36" in total circumference - to US only.)
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To ALL: THANK YOU for looking, and if time permits, check out my other auctions for more interesting, unusual and unique items. I will pack the item to withstand just about anything it might encounter on its way to you, ship quickly and am always glad to combine items for you. If you have any questions, just ask.
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