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Antique Washing Copper

French 19th Century 'Lessiveuse", Clothes Washing Machine
Located in Atlanta, GA
A terrific later 19th century French "Lessiveuse", clothes washing machine. Soundly constructed
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Late 19th Century French Antique Washing Copper

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Copper

Magdalene washing the feet of Christ in the House of Simon - Leonard Bramer
Located in Gent, BE
Oil on copper. We'd like to thank dr. Guido Jansen for his attribution. On the backside a map of
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17th Century Dutch School Antique Washing Copper

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Copper

French Copper Lavabo on Walnut Wall Mount, circa 1890
Located in Evergreen, CO
The lavabo holds water and was used after Mass for ceremonial washing. Later lavabos were used in
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Late 19th Century French Antique Washing Copper

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Copper

Circa 1800 French Copper Coat of Arms Lavabo with Wooden Mounting
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-worked in circa 1800, this French copper lavabo has been mounted more recently to a shaped
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Early 1800s French Antique Washing Copper

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Brass, Copper

Old English Oak / Porcelain Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Tarry Town, NY
ceramic liner is removable for washing. The bowl is in good condition with minor wear appropriate with age
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1860s English Edwardian Antique Washing Copper

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Copper

19th C. Dutch Octagonal Child's Plates - Set of 4 antique plates
By Petrus Regout
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
highlighted with pink/copper luster. These plates are antique: probably ca. 1870. Good vintage condition
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1870s Dutch High Victorian Antique Washing Copper

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Ceramic

Antique French Burr Walnut Parquetry Card Backgammon Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
introduced in 1684 as parquet de menuiserie to replace the marble flooring that required constant washing
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1880s French Antique Washing Copper

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Ormolu

Antique French Parquetry & Marquetry Occasional Table 19th C
Located in London, GB
menuiserie to replace the marble flooring that required constant washing, which tended to rot the joists
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1850s French Antique Washing Copper

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Ormolu

Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Cabinet 19th C
Located in London, GB
constant washing, which tended to rot the joists beneath the floors. Such parquets en lozange were noted
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1860s French Antique Washing Copper

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Pair French Bois de Violette Parquetry Bedside Cabinets 19th Century
Located in London, GB
flooring that required constant washing, which tended to rot the joists beneath the floors. Such parquets
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1870s Louis XVI Antique Washing Copper

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Ormolu

French Parquetry and Marquetry Table En Chiffonière Work Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
the marble flooring that required constant washing, which tended to rot the joists beneath the floors
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1870s French Antique Washing Copper

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Ormolu

18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Incline Village, NV
circa 1770, and a six piece Victorian Mason's Ironstone toiletry set for washing and toiletry needs
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1770s English Georgian Antique Washing Copper

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Ironstone, Hardwood

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The Lady with the Green Collar - Portrait “Style of” Frank Duveneck
By Frank Duveneck
Located in Soquel, CA
Stately portrait circa 1900 of a woman in dark clothing with a green collar which is a copy of a similar portrait by Frank Duveneck 1875-1879. The woman is facing the left, in profil...
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1890s Impressionist Antique Washing Copper

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
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1970s Old Masters Antique Washing Copper

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Canvas, Oil

Amoretti Brothers Hammered Copper Sauté Pan "Flower" 6qt
Located in New York, NY
6 quarts Saute Pan. Completely hand forged and tin lined by master coppersmiths in Mexico. The handle is cast bronze The "Flower" knob on the lid represent the elegant, exclusive Amo...
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2010s Antique Washing Copper

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Copper

19th c. English Beer Engine by A. Reynolds & Co., Leeds
By A. Reynolds & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Nineteenth century English pub beer engine with a rectilinear wooden stand topped with four brass and porcelain spigots, two white, one red, and one green. The piece is marked "A. Re...
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19th Century British Antique Washing Copper

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Brass

Portrait of Bridget Drury Lady Shaw, formerly Viscountess Kilmorey
By Sir Peter Lely
Located in London, GB
Sir Peter Lely (Soest 1618 – 1680 London) Portrait of lady with a crown, possibly Bridget Drury Lady Shaw, formerly Viscountess Kilmorey, later Lady Baber (d.1696) c.1665 Oil on canv...
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1660s Antique Washing Copper

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Oil

Portrait of a child holding peaches - Jacob Gerritsz. Cuyp (1594-1652)
Located in Gent, BE
Oil on panel Portrait of a child holding peaches, accompanied by a dog. We are grateful to Fred Meijer for confirming the attribution on the basis of high-resolution photographs....
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17th Century Dutch School Antique Washing Copper

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Oil

Early 20th Century Large Copper Pot with Iron Handles
Located in Doylestown, PA
Large copper pot, log holder, ice bucket or jardiniere, early 20th century. Wonderful, super sturdy pot with chunky iron handles and fitted lid. This is a versatile and handsome ves...
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Early 20th Century Country Antique Washing Copper

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Copper, Iron

Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality copper kettle having a quality antique George III copper kettle with a shaped handle and spout with a lift off lid. Measures: H 28.5 x W 26 x D 22cm D...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Washing Copper

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Copper

Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle
Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle
H 11.23 in W 10.24 in D 8.67 in
Portrait of a Lady, Maria Virginia Borghese Chigi Princess Farnese Oil on canvas
Located in London, GB
This exquisite portrait, presented by Titan Fine Art, belongs to a type of portrait known as ‘Les Belle Romanes’. Voet is perhaps best remembered for his series of them – a great se...
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Washing Copper

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Canvas, Oil

L'odalisque à l'éventail (The Odalisque with the Fan)
By Léon François Comerre
Located in New Orleans, LA
Léon François Comerre 1850-1916 French L'odalisque à l'éventail (The Odalisque with the Fan) Signed "Léon Comerre" (upper left) Oil on canvas Combining the brilliance of North Af...
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Late 19th Century Academic Antique Washing Copper

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Lady, Grace Saunderson, Viscountess Castleton Oil on canvas Painting
By Studio of Sir Peter Lely
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Grace Saunderson, Viscountess Castleton (1635-1667) c.1665-67 Sir Peter Lely and Studio (1618-1680) Titan Fine Art present this work, which formed part of a collection o...
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Washing Copper

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Canvas, Oil

Historic Revolutionary War Period Bed Warming Pan
Located in Nantucket, MA
An important and historic revolutionary war period bed warming pan, belonging to Lieutenant James Porter, Jr., circa 1770s-1780s. A hand chased brass warming pan having a hinged lid ...
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1770s American American Colonial Antique Washing Copper

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Brass

White Marble Basin/Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A white marble bowl or basin from India. Can be used as a sink (professional conversion highly recommended).
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1980s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Washing Copper

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Marble

Christopher Dresser Richard Hodd & Sons Large Copper Jug
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and exceptional aesthetic movement copper ale jug designed by renowned designer Christopher Dresser for Richard Hodd & Sons dating from around 1880. The tall stylish ale jug ...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Washing Copper

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Brass

Portrait Johann Theodor Bavaria, Son of Prince Elector, by Joseph Vivien, Rococo
By Joseph Vivien
Located in Greven, DE
Portrait of Johann Theodor of Bavaria (1703-1763) by Joseph Vivien Johann Theodor of Bavaria (* September 3, 1703 in Munich; † January 27, 1763 in Liège) was a cardinal and bishop ...
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18th Century Rococo Antique Washing Copper

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Canvas, Oil

Happy Pillow Velvet Fuchsia with Yellow Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
This new edition is focused on color being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Washing Copper

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Velvet

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Antique Copper Washing Machine turned Modern Ice Box
Located in Berlin, DE
industrial headturner which wear is consistent in age and use. this phantastic object could be used as ice-tray or basin to carry campagne bottles as a very cool sculptural addition ...
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Washing Copper

Italian Judaic Copper Natla Cup, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
In Judaism, ritual washing, or ablution, takes two main forms. A tevilah (????????) is a full body
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1710s Italian Antique Washing Copper

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Copper

Russian Two-Handled Copper Wash Cup, circa 1850
Located in Ambler, PA
Very finely made Russian two-handled copper wash cup, circa 1850. Judaic. Used for the
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1850s Baltic Antique Washing Copper

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Copper

Antique Baptist Charger, Brass, 17th Century, Netherlands
Located in EL Waalre, NL
deep charger is often used for ritual washing the feet. The chargers were made in Nuremberg, the center
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17th Century Dutch Antique Washing Copper

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Brass

Rare French Provincial Louis XV Copper Church Lavabo
Located in Forney, TX
, mounted to the tall shaped wooden backboard is a stunning heavily patinated copper Lavabo, all hand
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Washing Copper

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Copper

19th Century French Brass Repousse and Copper Wall Lavabo Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
1860, the antique two-part brass lavabo features the original bottom demi-lune basin with copper
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Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Washing Copper

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Brass, Copper

Pair of 18th Century, French Copper Biblical Scenes Plaques in Giltwood Frames
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful pair of wall hanging patinated plaques was crafted in France, circa 1800. The copper
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Early 19th Century French Antique Washing Copper

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Copper

Antique French Walnut & Parquetry Bureau De Dame Desk, 19th C
Located in London, GB
constant washing, which tended to rot the joists beneath the floors. Such parquets en lozange were
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1870s French Victorian Antique Washing Copper

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Ormolu

Antique French Walnut Parquetry Oval Occasional Side Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
the marble flooring that required constant washing, which tended to rot the joists beneath the floors
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Early 1800s Antique Washing Copper

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Wood, Walnut

Glamorous Antique French "Apt" Faience Tureen & Under Plate Set-Signed
Located in Chicago, IL
should be fine and homogeneous with a regular grain. For this, the potter proceeded to washing and
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Early 20th Century French Antique Washing Copper

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Clay

Sensational Pair of Original Antique French "Apt" Handled Urns w/Lids-Signed
Located in Chicago, IL
regular grain. For this, the potter proceeded to washing and refining the earth produced clay. Washed and
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Early 20th Century French Antique Washing Copper

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Clay

Antique French Kingwood Jardiniere c.1870
Located in London, GB
("woodwork parquet") to replace the marble flooring that required constant washing, which tended to rot the
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19th Century French Antique Washing Copper

Antique French Kingwood Jardiniere c.1870
Antique French Kingwood Jardiniere c.1870
H 7.09 in W 14.97 in D 10.63 in
Antique French Kingwood Parquetry Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass
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1860s French Antique Washing Copper

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Ormolu

“A Parisian Street”
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Southampton, NY
food by polishing copper pots and washing dishes. It was during one of these leaves that he painted two
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1920s Modern Antique Washing Copper

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Oil, Fiberboard

Antique French Mahogany Games Roulette Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
required constant washing, which tended to rot the joists beneath the floors. Such parquets en lozange
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1860s French Antique Washing Copper

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Ormolu

Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
") to replace the marble flooring that required constant washing, which tended to rot the joists beneath
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Early 1900s French Antique Washing Copper

French Louis Revival Parquetry Commode Chest Marble 19th C
Located in London, GB
flooring that required constant washing, which tended to rot the joists beneath the floors. Such parquets
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1880s French Antique Washing Copper

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Pair Satinwood Bedside Commodes Cabinets Chests 19th C
Located in London, GB
fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or
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1850s English Victorian Antique Washing Copper

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Marquetry Commode with Marble Top, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
") to replace the marble flooring that required constant washing, which tended to rot the joists beneath
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Early 20th Century French Antique Washing Copper

Antique French Marquetry Serpentine Credenza, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper
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1870s French Antique Washing Copper

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Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Revival Cylinder Bureau, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury
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1870s French Antique Washing Copper

19th Century Victorian Ormolu Book Slide Asprey
Located in London, GB
wives in which each trunk was fitted with solid silver washing and bathing utensils with waterspouts of
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1870s English Victorian Antique Washing Copper

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Ormolu

Antique French Kingwood and Marquetry Serpentine Credenza 19th Century
Located in London, GB
mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of
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1870s French Antique Washing Copper

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Ormolu

Ile de Batz - Post-Impressionist Oil, Boats at Sea Landscape by Elisee Maclet
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
friend Père Frédé. Maclet slept in the cabaret hall and paid for his food by washing dishes and polishing
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1920s Post-Impressionist Antique Washing Copper

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Cardboard, Oil, Panel

Honfleur - Post-Impressionist Oil, River in City Landscape by Elisee Maclet
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
hospitality of his friend Père Frédé. Maclet slept in the cabaret hall and paid for his food by washing dishes
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1920s Post-Impressionist Antique Washing Copper

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Canvas, Oil

19th Century French Copper Lavabo
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French copper lavabo, or water tank with lovely repoussé floral decoration on the
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Washing Copper

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Copper Lavabo
19th Century French Copper Lavabo
H 20 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
French Copper Lavabo with Large Basin
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French copper lavabo, or water reservoir with large basin. The tank has a repoussé decoration of
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Washing Copper

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Brass, Copper

French Copper Lavabo with Large Basin
French Copper Lavabo with Large Basin
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
18th Century French Copper Repoussé Wall Fountain Lavabo
Located in Berlin, DE
An 18th century copper repoussé fountain which was originally mounted on the wall inside the home
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Washing Copper

Materials

Copper

Antique French Copper Lavabo with Original Wood Mount, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century French repousse copper lavabo on an original walnut wood Stand has a coat of arms
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Washing Copper

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Copper

18th Century French Copper Repousse Wall Fountain Lavabo with Bronze Spigot
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This 18th century copper repousse fountain was originally mounted on the wall inside the home. This
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Washing Copper

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Bronze, Copper

19th Century French Copper and Brass Lavabo Fountain on Pine Wall Mount
Located in Dallas, TX
1860, and mounted on the original pine board, the antique two-part copper lavabo features the original
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Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Washing Copper

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Brass, Copper

Antique Asprey Jewelry Casket Ormolu & Malachite, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an
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1870s English Antique Washing Copper

Antique French Parquetry Commode Chest, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
to replace the marble flooring that required constant washing, which tended to rot the joists beneath
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Washing Copper

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Rosewood Parquetry Occasional Table, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
flooring that required constant washing, which tended to rot the joists beneath the floors. Such
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1870s French Antique Washing Copper

Antique French Marquetry Commode Sideboard Marble Top
Located in London, GB
") to replace the marble flooring that required constant washing, which tended to rot the joists beneath
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Early 20th Century French Antique Washing Copper

Pair of Copper Planters
Located in Woodbury, CT
This is a great pair of old Belgian washing coppers, one with superb verdigris surface and the
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Washing Copper

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Copper, Wrought Iron

Pair of Copper Planters
Pair of Copper Planters
H 14 in Dm 24 in
Large Copper Tub / Planter on Wheels
Located in Culver City, CA
This piece started life as a washing machine, for a lucky American homemaker. Nearly a century
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Early 20th Century American Antique Washing Copper

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Copper, Iron

Rare 14th Century Bronze Aquamanile
Located in Paris, FR
usually contains water for the washing of hands (aqua + manos) over a basin, by the liturgy or in everyday
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15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Antique Washing Copper

Rare 14th Century Bronze Aquamanile
Rare 14th Century Bronze Aquamanile
H 8.47 in Dm 4.14 in L 8.47 in
Russian Two-Handled Copper Wash Cup, circa 1850
Located in Ambler, PA
Russian two-handled copper wash cup, circa 1850. Dovetailed. Judaic. Used for the ceremonial
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1850s Russian Antique Washing Copper

Materials

Copper

19th Century English Victorian Large Riveted Copper Planter
Located in London, GB
An English Victorian large riveted copper planter, originally used for boiling water for washing
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19th Century English Antique Washing Copper

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century Copper / Garden Planter, circa 1900-1920
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The circular copper or garden planter, being copper riveted and showing a good verdi gris patina
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Washing Copper

Materials

Copper

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Antique Washing Copper For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique washing copper for your home. Each antique washing copper for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and ormolu. There are many kinds of the antique washing copper you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. Each antique washing copper bearing Georgian, Louis XVI or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique washing copper has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mason's Ironstone are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Washing Copper?

The average selling price for an antique washing copper at 1stDibs is $2,804, while they’re typically $1,500 on the low end and $9,800 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Washing Copper
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique wash stand was a stand, typically made of wood, that was designed to hold a washing pitcher and basin. A wash stand was an early version of the modern bathroom sink. It sometimes would have a hole or indentation to help hold the basin still and some were designed to also hold a mirror. On 1stDibs, find an array of antique wash stands.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Unless a copper piece has a heavy green patina indicating advanced age or bears a maker’s mark identifying it, the best way to tell whether a copper piece is antique is to take it to an appraiser. Find a collection of antique, vintage and modern copper pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique copper finish refers to the natural tarnishing or ‘patina’ that a copper piece acquires over time. It also refers to the green color some vintage copper pieces take on. You’ll find a large collection of antique copper from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.