Danish maternity pail, 19th century.
Copper maternity pail with lid and curved handle.
Danish maternity pail, 19th century.
Copper maternity pail with lid and curved handle. Traditionally used in Danish households during the 18th–19th century, often as a maternity or household bucket. Displays a beautiful warm patina and age-related wear.
Origin: Denmark.
Designer: Unknown.
Material: Copper.
Dimensions: H. 25 cm, D. 25 cm.
Period: 19th century.
Condition: Patinated condition with small holes to the bottom and age-related wear.
Bio:
Maternity pails were an essential part of household life in the 18th and 19th centuries, often crafted in copper for its durability and heat-conducting properties. They were used in connection with childbirth and daily chores, and surviving examples are today valued as decorative antiques with significant cultural heritage.
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