Substantial Mid-20th Century Copper and Pine Serving Cloche - 12¼"x 23¾"

A substantial French serving cloche featuring a domed, hand-hammered copper cover and a shaped pine base with a recessed seat for the rim. The copper dome displays even martelé work, a rolled edge, and a polished brass finial, The surface retains a warm, mellow patina with scattered marks, a few light dents, and small specks of verdigris; the pine base shows a few scratches and faint stains from service. This versatile piece may have been used to keep dishes or meats warm, or to present a beautiful cheese platter, an elegant example of French art de la table. 

Generous in scale and presence, it brings a warm, refined character reminiscent of fine restaurant service. On a kitchen island or farmhouse table, it becomes an inviting focal point for a cheese course or charcuterie, the rich copper tone pairing beautifully with marble, stone, or slate. Styled on a dining room sideboard, it adds a cultivated rustic elegance, the dome catching the light softly as the pine base lends natural warmth and texture.

Condition and patina consistent with age.
Approx. overall 12¼" high x 23¾" wide x 19¾"
Approx. overall 31cm high x 60cm wide x 50cm