A Copper and Brass Dutch Doofpot. Circa 1850-1880. Ref.MA/40
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Condition
Secondhand
Location
South Africa
Time Period
1800s
Type
Other
Bob Shop ID
615572212
- Description: A Copper and Brass Dutch Doofpot. Circa 1850-1880. Ref.MA/40
Maker: The Netherlands .
Date: It is very difficult to date the doofpot accurately, but I believe around the 1850-1880 era .
History: The Doofpot was an article commonly found in middle class and upper class Dutch households. A doofpot was a container into which the frugal Dutch, before going to sleep at night, would place the remaining embers, partly burnt wood from their stoves or fireplaces. Putting on the tight fitting lid extinguished the flames, and, hey presto, the Dutch saved some of their precious wood (wood being expensive in the Netherlands) for the morning fire. It was also used because the early houses were often constructed out of wood and removing any burning piece of coal or wood before going to sleep at night meant less chance that a gust of wind would blow embers onto the wooden floor and start a fire. Clever people, the Dutch!!!
Description: Hand-made and constructed in an embossed copper with brass with copper rivets.
Condition: Very good condition throughout.
Dimensions: Height 40.0 cm. diameter at base 30.5 cm, diameter at lid 18.0 cm
Price: R2500.00
Please note, I am NOT a qualified archaeologist/antiquarian and the description I have given is based on research of the subject.
This is a genuine antique. Please remember the classification of an 'antique' is that it should be 100 years old, OR MORE.
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