Hammered Brass Mask-Handle Planter Bucket – 10″ Round Vintage Cachepot

A timeless accent for hearth or houseplant, this c. 1940-60s solid-brass bucket pairs a warm, hand-hammered body with twin Art Deco mask handles. The mythic faces—complete with scalloped loop crowns—double as easy-grab rings, while the rolled rim and double beaded bands add classic hardware-store charm. Verdigris along the dovetailed seam underscores decades of honest use, making it a character piece for leafy monsteras, fireplace kindling, or rolled guest towels.

Details & Features

• Material: Solid hammered brass sheet with dovetail seam
• Handles: Dual applied mask handles with scalloped ring pulls
• Finish: Aged honey-gold patina; natural verdigris at base and seam
• Shape: Straight-sided cylinder with rolled lip & twin bead lines
• Style: Early-mid-century Colonial Revival / English fireside ware
• Era: Circa 1940s-60s utility brass, unmarked maker
• Waterproofing: Soldered bottom seam—use pot liner to protect patina if planting directly

Measurements

• Overall: 10.5″ Dia × 10″ H
  (Interior opening approx. 9.75″ Dia; each handle projects ¾″)

Condition

Good vintage condition: rich, even patina with surface rubs and oxidation streak at seam (see close-up). No holes; base sits flat.

Styling Notes

• Boho plant throne: Contrast trailing pothos against the burnished brass.
• Fireside chic: Corral kindling beside a cast-iron stove.
• Bath luxury: Roll white hand towels inside; perch an apothecary jar on top.