Antique French Brass Tea Urn with Decorative Spigot

This evocative antique French brass tea urn dates to the late 19th or early 20th century and is offered without lid, allowing its beautifully aged form and original interior details to be fully appreciated.

Traditionally used to dispense hot water for tea service in a French home or salon, the urn is crafted in solid brass and features elegant side handles and a finely detailed brass spigot with wonderful decorative character. Inside, it retains its original perforated internal plate, once designed to support a small spirit burner beneath the water chamber.

The interior shows mineral deposits and signs of long use, an honest reflection of its working life and age. The exterior has developed a rich, warm patina, softened over time and full of depth and character. The body is stamped with an early Continental maker’s mark, consistent with late 19th–early 20th century French brassware.

Today, this piece is best appreciated as a decorative object, ideal for styling on a kitchen island, sideboard, or open shelving. It pairs beautifully with ironstone, wood, linen, and other collected European antiques, bringing a sense of history and quiet elegance to any space.

A timeless and sculptural antique that embodies French country charm, utility, and restraint.

Details:

• Solid brass with original aged patina

• Decorative brass spigot

• Original internal perforated burner plate

• Stamped early Continental maker’s mark

• Unrestored condition with interior mineral build-up

• Presented without lid

• Best suited for decorative use

How long will it take to receive my order?

Your order is shipped from our location in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We aim to have all packages out our door within 1 to 3 business days.

Your order will be shipped using a courier such as Canada Post, UPS, or Purolator. Depending on your distance from us, or if border crossing is involved, orders will take between 3 and 10 business days to arrive. Saturday and Sunday are not business days for mail in Canada.

We do not currently ship or deliver large items such as furniture.

Can I return my item?

Shopping online can be difficult and we hope you love your purchase. We have limits on what can be returned and how. Please read our in depth return policy and ask questions prior to your purchase to avoid disappointments.

New items can be returned within 14 days of receipt for exchange or store credit. All other items including vintage and seasonal are considered final sale. Please look carefully at photos and descriptions to avoid any disappointment with regards to size or condition.

If for some reason you are not satisfied with your purchase we are happy to accept the return of any new item in the exact condition in which it was received. Please contact us to receive return address information.

The buyer remains responsible for the costs to return any item. Please package the item in the manner it was sent to you.