Colander Appraisal

Vintage Miniature Copper Colander with Silk Rose Arrangement

This item is a decorative assembly featuring a miniature copper colander repurpose as a floral vessel. The colander is constructed from a thin-gauge polished copper, exhibiting a warm metallic hue with a natural aged patina and minor surface peppering. It features characteristic drainage perforations arranged in a starburst or circular pattern and is supported by a solid pedestal foot base. The bowl is flanked by two brass-toned metal handles securely riveted to the body, showing signs of minor oxidation consistent with late 20th-century decorative kitchenware. Inside, the colander contains a bed of dark green dried moss or excelsior which serves as the base for several large, cream-colored artificial silk roses. The roses display soft, layered petals with slightly frayed edges to simulate a natural look, and are varying shades of off-white and pale peach. The construction suggests mass-produced vintage decorative style, likely from the 'Shabby Chic' or country kitchen aesthetic prevalent in the 1980s or 1990s. The overall condition is good, showing no structural dents but exhibiting minor tarnishing and dust accumulation within the floral elements.