Figurative Brass Skimmer – Folk Art – Late 18th / Early 19th Century.

Large kitchen skimmer made of hammered, perforated brass, dating from the late 18th century or the very early 19th century (Georgian / Directoire / Empire periods).
A remarkable piece of folk art highly sought after by collectors due to its anthropomorphic decoration depicting a full-length figure (the silhouette of a woman in a dress).
Features and craftsmanship details:

• Entirely handcrafted: facial features, fingers, and feet engraved with a punch. The perforations in the dress were made by hand using a punch.
• Meticulous finish: the handle is topped with a stylized star-shaped cutout that serves as a hanging loop.
• Period assembly: a sturdy joint between the handle and the head secured by a long, teardrop-shaped (or “goose-foot”) reinforcing tab cold-riveted to the back, typical of antique copperwork from this period.
• Condition: Superb condition from use, no cracks or modern repairs. Magnificent original patina preserved, particularly on the back of the piece (evidence of its past use in the home).
• Historically used for skimming broths, separating cream from milk, or handling food, it is now very often repurposed as a rustic wall decoration.
• This skimmer could also have been a wedding gift.

Dimensions: Total length: 58 cm; width: 20 cm.

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