Antique Metal (Copper?) Pitcher

[aernesk8]

I was hoping someone can shed some light on this antique pitcher including what it is made out of, how old it is and if it has any value. I think it's made of copper due to the blue/green discoloration, but I am not sure. Could it be bronze? From the way it looks I believe it is very old, but there are absolutely no markings on it whatsoever. It is pretty banged up with dents and cracks and appears to have a crack filled in with some sort of metal.

 

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[ironhorse]

I believe you on the right track, I also would say that it is copper or bronze The tarnish(oxidation) points to that. I would also agree its old and is a water pitcher or even perhaps a claret jug ( wine jug for serving after it has been decanted)
The repair appears to be a simple solder , common on old metal utilitarian objects to extend its life.
Best of luck finding more info

 

[nhbenz]

The site in this link has a few with handles that closely resemble yours. They seem to think they are Persian, however I wasn't able to find additional references that would make that attribution, so I'm a bit leery as to the accuracy of that. And of course their prices are a bit crazy, but for the sake of research here's this: Antique Copper Pitcher with Person in Garden :: Water Vessels :: Metalwork :: Beaux Arts Galleria