{"product_id":"antique-french-copper-tankard-hand-forged-19th-century-chope","title":"French Copper Chope | Antique Hand-Forged Tavern Tankard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis French copper chope has the rough beauty of something made by hand and used without ceremony. The tapered body, hammered surface and heavy riveted handle give it a strong tavern-table feeling, while the warm copper patina makes it easy to place with old bottles, cutting boards, stoneware or other collected kitchen pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown in French as a chope, this antique copper tankard likely dates from the 19th century. The body was formed from copper sheet into a tapered cylinder, joined with a vertical dovetailed seam and finished with a hand-rolled rim. The handle is fixed with teardrop-shaped copper reinforcement plates and a ring of rivets, giving the piece real structure and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface shows hammer marks, age, oxidation and the kind of irregularity that makes early French copper so appealing. I would enjoy this one decoratively rather than for drinking today, especially styled with fresh flowers, wooden utensils or simply left empty where the craftsmanship can be seen. It has that honest, slightly rugged presence that makes a kitchen or bar area feel more layered immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Provence Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53504401047895,"sku":"COP-016","price":336.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4686\/4215\/files\/antique-french-copper-tankard-hand-forged-19th-century-chope-2.jpg?v=1787904364","url":"https:\/\/theprovencecollection.com\/products\/antique-french-copper-tankard-hand-forged-19th-century-chope","provider":"The Provence Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}