19th ct. Hand Hammered French Copper & Brass Cramp Seamed Tankard Pot Hand Forge

19th ct. Hand Hammered French Copper & Brass Cramp Seamed Tankard Pot Hand Forged Handle

"In a cramp seam, the notches (called crenellations, like the top of a medieval castle wall) cut into one piece of copper slide over the edge of the other piece along the entire length of the seam and are pounded — cramped — together until they fuse into a single layer. The smith then lets molten brass flow into the crevices along the seam to seal it, a process called brazing. (Brass and copper readily bond to each other, so the filler brass helps to strengthen the join across the layers of copper.) A well-executed brazed cramp seam with copper and brass is a strong and long-lasting join."

Features:
• Original Patina and incredibly rare piece!
• Handle is joined by a handmade rivet!

Measurements:
Bottom Width 6 in / 15 cm
Top Width 4 in / 10 cm
Height 4 in / 10 cm

Original Patina and marks, well kepts, Stored and shipped carefully