"Wrought Iron Chalet. 18th-19th Century."
The open bucket is extended by a handle with an angled head decorated with a spade. A thin rack with the same decoration, allows the bucket to be suspended, thanks to a swivel which crosses the elbow. According to Raymond LECOQ in his excellent posthumous work “The objects of domestic life”, the chaleil is “a support which received a glazed earthenware dish, with a flat bottom equipped with one or more spouts. The cup collected the overflow or the drops of oil or grease oozing from the wicks » Minimum height: 81.5 cm. Max height: 114cm. 18th-19th century. Beautiful lustrous patina with waxed finish. Very good condition. Free shipping by COLISSIMO for metropolitan France. 
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