{"product_id":"antique-french-wooden-wine-pitcher-07072610","title":"Antique French Wooden Wine Pitcher Staved Wood Brass Bands Cider Jug 07072610","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;text-align:center;\"\u003eFrench Wooden Wine Pitcher\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA French wooden wine pitcher of the type used in 19th-century rural households and wine-producing regions to serve cider, wine or water at the table. The body is constructed in the traditional staved barrel form, assembled from narrow strips of dark reddish-brown wood held together by three encircling brass bands, replicating the cooperage techniques used for full-sized barrels. This format was common in France from the mid-1800s onward, particularly in wine and cider country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood displays visible grain and natural aging throughout, with the staves fitting tightly and retaining their structure. The brass bands show an aged patina with oxidation and surface wear consistent with honest use over many decades. The spout is formed from a single piece of shaped brass, angled and pinched to a wide pouring lip, secured to the top of the body with a brass collar band fastened with small rivets. The wooden handle is turned and smooth, attached via brass fittings at top and bottom. The interior of the spout shows darkening. No cracks or major damage are visible in the photos, though general wear is present throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pitcher measures approximately 19cm tall \/ 7.5\" in height. Width across the body at its widest point is approximately 14cm \/ 5.5\", and with the handle included approximately 22cm \/ 8.7\". These measurements are based on the seller-provided height of 19cm and proportions estimated from the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA piece of this type works well as a decorative object on a kitchen shelf, wine rack or rustic sideboard. It is also collected as an example of French provincial cooperage craft, alongside related items such as barrel-form carafes and wooden wine accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95% of my items are tariff-free to the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- fmf-optimised --\u003e\n\u003c!-- fmf-shopify --\u003e","brand":"Fleamarketfrance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57659568718168,"sku":"324620719916_EE28_CBEF_53C3__0AC","price":114.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/5776\/2392\/files\/57_a371b343-566b-4d51-9bd0-55cf2d4b9e80.jpg?v=1783516069","url":"https:\/\/fleamarketfrance.com\/products\/antique-french-wooden-wine-pitcher-07072610","provider":"Fleamarketfrance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}