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What are a wash basin and pitcher used for?
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Today, a wash basin and pitcher is usually used as a decorative accent. Before the advent of indoor plumbing, basin and pitcher sets provided a way for people to wash their faces and brush their teeth in the bedroom or bathroom. Shop an assortment of wash basins and pitchers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Art Nouveau Ceramic Wash Bowl and Pitcher Set, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Nouveau wash bowl and pitcher set.
Striking Belgium design from the 1900s.
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rare and Early 19th Century Spatter Ware Wash Bowl and Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare hand-painted and decorated 19th century spatter ware wash bowl and pitcher were
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Antique 19th Century American Ceramics
Antique Villeroy & Boch Wash Bowl and Pitcher Set
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of three antique pieces of Villeroy&Boch bathroom set. The wash bowl is 12,5 cm high, 40 cm in
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Antique Early 1900s German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Iron Washstand with Wash Bowl and Pitchers Set, Circa 1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare Victorian era French iron washstand and wash bowl with pitcher sets.
Set made off of a metal
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Iron
19th C Rare Spatter Ware Wash Bowl & Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C rare spatter ware wash bowl and pitcher set, (Circa 1840 to 1850) This 2 piece is a Rare
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Antique 19th Century American Country Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Ironstone China Coxon & Co Green Pottery Wash Bowl Basin and Pitcher
By Ironstone China
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Ironstone China Coxon & Co. Light Green Pottery Wash Bowl Basin and Pitcher. Item features
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
