{"product_id":"vintage-heavy-brass-basin-bowl-verdigris-patina-stamped-1939-8-9-in","title":"Vintage Heavy Brass Basin Bowl Verdigris Patina Stamped 1939 8.9 in","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large, heavy vintage brass basin with a plain, rounded body, a rolled rim and a stepped foot ring. There is no engraving or applied decoration, so the shape and the patina carry the piece. Inside, a band of green verdigris runs around the lower wall, with darker toning on the floor and a warm golden tone on the upper wall and outside. The floor shows fine turning rings around a small center point. It works well as a centerpiece or fruit bowl, a catchall on a console or entry table, or a container for dried arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain brass basins like this were common household vessels in many parts of the world through the 20th century. The underside is stamped \"1939\" near the edge, and there is a small worn mark on the base. There is no maker's name or country mark. The bowl was turned on a lathe, as the rings and center point inside show, and it is made of thick brass, weighing just over 2 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with no breaks or repairs seen. There is green verdigris inside, spotting and tarnish inside and out, scratches on the base, and a few small white paint specks on the outside near the foot. Please see all photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basin measures 2.8 inches high and 8.9 inches in diameter. It weighs about 2 lb 0.8 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree standard shipping within the US, packed securely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60863391957278,"sku":"BA-1689","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-11-05at13.27.05_3.jpg?v=1793903924","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/vintage-heavy-brass-basin-bowl-verdigris-patina-stamped-1939-8-9-in","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}