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Commemarative Coffee Can Eathenware Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887
By Staffordshire
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good 19th century Earthenware coffee can, made by an English Staffordshire pottery in 1887 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
The piece is made of eart...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Can
Materials
Earthenware
H 2.69 in. W 3.5 in. D 2.69 in.
Watering Can
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1900s Edwardian style silver plate watering can for plants. Made in England. Please note of wear consistent with age.
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Can
Materials
Silver Plate
Can Can - Original Etching by Luigi Bonazza - 1905
By Luigi Bonazza
Located in Roma, IT
Can Can is a beautiful etching on paper, realized around 1905 by Luigi Bonazza (1877-1965).
Signed in pencil on the lower left margin. Inscription in pencil in Italian on the lower ...
Category
Early 1900s Modern Antique Can
Materials
Etching
H 11.82 in. W 9.45 in. D 0.04 in.
Zinc Watering Can
Located in New York, NY
Zinc watering can. Large decorative vintage American 2.5 gallon watering can to be filled with overflowing spring snd summer blooms or for watering tasks. Perfectly functional can fo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Can
Materials
Zinc
French 19th Century Copper Watering Can
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning copper watering can with great green patina, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
Great to use as a decorative object in or outside. Might have...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Can
Materials
Copper
Antique Brass Milk Can
Located in Pasadena, TX
23? antique brass milk can
Charming antique milk can as from Europe. Container has a top handle and hinged lid. Richly patinated finish throughout.
Measures: 12" diameter
23.6"...
Category
Late 19th Century European Rustic Antique Can
Materials
Brass, Metal
Watering Can with Spout
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming rustic watering can with crooked spout.
Category
19th Century French Rustic Antique Can
Materials
Tin
Watering Can with Spout
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming rustic watering can with long spout.
Category
19th Century French Rustic Antique Can
Materials
Tin
Coffee Can, Monkey and Ape, Nymphenburg, circa 1790
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, AU
A good example of the fine painting produced by this factory. This example with a monkey and an ape, after the engraving by George Buffons.
Category
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Can
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Copper Watering Can
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very decorative watering can dating to the industrial era. Tin lined. With both a side handle and large top swivel handle with decorative attachments on the sides. The op...
Category
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Can
Materials
Copper
Orginal Antique Handcolored Map of the Turkish Empire, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'L'Empire des Turcs'. Old map of the Turkish Empire with an inset of the North African regions. Originates from 'Atlas Nouveau Portatif' by G.L. le Rouge.
Artis...
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18th Century Antique Can
Materials
Paper
Artist Horemans Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Flemish Painter Art
By Jan Josef Horemans the Elder (Antwerp 1682-1752)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Jan Josef Horemans the Elder (Antwerp 1682-1752) circle of
In the artist's atelier
Oil painting on canvas - 48 x 45 cm, framed 61 x 56 cm.
The pleasant painting illustrates one of t...
Category
18th Century Old Masters Antique Can
Materials
Oil
H 24.02 in. W 22.05 in.
Antique Print of Saint Nilus Kneeling in Prayer, 1762
By Francesco Bartolozzi
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'S. Nilus a D.N.I.C. Crucifixo ipsi apparente benedictur, et ab impuris tenta tionibus prorsus liberatur'. Scarce plate showing Saint Nilus, kneeling in prayer; ...
Category
18th Century Antique Can
Materials
Paper
Marine View Boats James Webb Paint Oil on canvas 19th Century English Water See
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
James Webb (London 1825–1895)
Signed and dated 'James Webb 1869' - lower left
Marine view with boats and harbor in the distance
Oil painting on canvas
61 x 107 cm. - in frame 80 x 1...
Category
19th Century Expressionist Antique Can
Materials
Oil
1 bid
H 31.5 in. W 49.61 in.
Old Print of the Fort at Batticaloa in the Eastern Province Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 't Fort Batticalo'. Old print depicting a Sinhalese man and woman and the Fort at Batticaloa, India. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. ...
Category
18th Century Antique Can
Materials
Paper
H 13.19 in. W 8.27 in. D 0 in.
Antique Architectural Print of Hopetoun House near Edinburgh, Scotland, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Elevation of the East Front of Hoptons House (..)'.
Old engraving of the east front of Hopetoun House near Edinbourgh, Scotland. This print originates fro...
Category
18th Century Antique Can
Materials
Paper
H 17.33 in. W 20.48 in. D 0 in.
English Haws Rose Watering Can
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This whimsical English garden antique is just as functional as it is decorative. Crafted from zinc with accents of brass- the whole has gained a great patina. The length of the spout...
Category
19th Century English Rustic Antique Can
Materials
Metal, Brass, Zinc
Antique Print of Pike Hunting, 1768
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'In der Grafschafft Wolfstein zu Pyrbaum hatt sich vor etlich 40 Jahren folgender wahre Casus zugetragen (..)'. During the transport of a large pike, it squirmed...
Category
18th Century Antique Can
Materials
Paper
19th Century Copper Watering Can
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 19th century copper watering can of cylindrical form, having both a carrying and pouring handle, extended flower head and wrought iron reinforced base.
Category
19th Century French Edwardian Antique Can
Materials
Copper
English Zinc & Brass Watering Can
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This whimsical English garden antique is just as functional as it is decorative. Crafted from zinc with accents of brass- the whole has gained a great patina. Double handles; one for...
Category
19th Century English Rustic Antique Can
Materials
Metal, Brass, Zinc
Antique Georgian Long Chain "Hot Air Balloons”
Located in Stamford, CT
A 15 Kt long gold Georgian chain without the usual links but made with links of textured and plain rounds all wrapped in cages of hammered wiring, giving the chain the appearance of...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Can
Materials
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Edwardian Silver Plate Water Can
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic Edwardian silver plate watering can with beaded trim. Please note of wear consistent with age. Made in England.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Can
Materials
Silver Plate
Small Antique Copper Jersey Can
Located in Suffolk, GB
Small antique copper jersey can having a lovely shape and all original.
Dimensions:
Height 12 cm (4.72 in)
Width 9 cm (3.54 in)
Depth 9 cm (3.54 in)
Date 1860.
Category
19th Century English Antique Can
Materials
Copper
Brass and Copper Milk Can
Located in Greenwich, CT
A copper milk can with brass banding featuring canted spout, looped pouring handle, filler lid and wooden filler handle. Decorative and highly polished, and a good example of the hig...
Category
1890s English Antique Can
Materials
Brass, Copper
Art Nouveau Platinum Brooch Natural Pearls Diamonds Bow, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Platinum Natural Pearls Diamonds Art Nouveau Bow Brooch. Magnificent Edwardian Art Nouveau bow brooch. 1910. Set with natural Pearls and old European cut Diamonds. Platinum. A small ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Can
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Dughet Woodland Landscape Old master Paint Oil on canvas 17th Century Italy Art
By Gaspard Dughet, called Gaspard Poussin (Rome 1615 - 1675)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Gaspard Dughet, called Gaspard Poussin (Rome 1615 - 1675) - attributable to
Wooded landscape of the Roman countryside with the Archangel Raphael and Tobiolo
oil painting on canvas
s...
Category
17th Century Old Masters Antique Can
Materials
Oil
H 35.83 in. W 45.28 in.
Victorian Coral Earrings And Brooch Flower Leaf Motif 14 Karat Gold Circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare pair of museum quality Etruscan Revival Victorian Coral Earrings and Brooch. The parure set has gorgeous hand carved three dimensional flowers of natural coral. The ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Can
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century French Copper Watering Can
Located in Hastings, GB
19th century French copper handcrafted watering can
Measures: 39cm height, 52cm width, 25cm depth
This can may have small leaks due to age, great for decorative use.
Category
19th Century French Antique Can
Materials
Copper
English Garden Watering Can of Brass
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English oval watering can of brass for the garden with a brass handle across the top, hinged back section, and a smaller handle at the end opposite the spout. With registratio...
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Can
Materials
Metal, Brass
French 19th Century Copper Watering Can
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning copper watering can with great green patina, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered and small losses.
Great to use as a decorative object in or outside. Might have leaks.
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Can
Materials
Copper
Quality Antique Victorian Copper Watering Can
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian copper watering can having a shaped swing handle with lift up lids, shaped spout and a lovely shaped handle. It stands on a shaped base.
Category
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Can
Materials
Copper
English Brass Watering Can, circa 1860
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Brass watering can, English,circa 1860. Charming. Copper pins, brass studs. Marked "28" & "6 PI". Slight denting to spout. Minor crumple to top handle ring. Measures : 14 1/8" d., 5 ...
Category
1860s Other Antique Can
Materials
Brass
Terracotta Waste Basket Bin Trash Cans
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of French waste basket trash cans is made from terracotta and can be used in either an outdoor or an indoor setting. The inside of the wastebaskets have the structural lini...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Can
Materials
Terracotta
Coffee Can: Merian's Opossum, Nymphenburg, C1790
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, AU
A good example of the fine painting produced at this factory. This example with an African possum and a feline, after the engraving by George Buffons.
Category
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Can
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Copper Watering Can, French, 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique large hammered copper watering can with a large rose front with wide spout. Well designed and very good condition for its age, slight dining on the very bottom edge and a few...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Can
Materials
Copper
The Dart
By William Hugh Canning Montgomerie
Located in Storrs, CT
The Dart. c.1920. Drypoint. Brinton 11. 7 1/2 x 12 7/8 (sheet 10 7/8 x 17). A rich impression with plate tone printed on white wove paper. Signed in pencil.
The River Dart is a riv...
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Antique Can
Materials
Drypoint
Early 20th Century English Brass Watering Can
Located in Chicago, IL
A faithful and hardworking vintage English brass watering can with a large round handle and a mirrored polished finish. Perfect for watering house plants, or smaller planters on your...
Category
Early 20th Century English Country Antique Can
Materials
Brass
Antique Copper & Brass Watering Can, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique copper & brass watering can, Circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Can
Materials
Brass, Copper
19th Century Creamware Coffee Cans and Saucers
By Lebeuf Milliet & Cie Creil Montereau
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of five 19th century French creamware coffee cups and saucers, by Creil Montreau.
Category
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Can
Materials
Creamware
An Iconic Policrome Silk Scarf by Alexander McQueen Manufactured in Italy
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Silk Scarf by Alexander McQueen manufactured in Italy, with the artist's iconic characteristic decors of skulls flora and fauna.It represents a luxurious and fashion-forward access...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Can
Antique Map of France under the Reign of Henry IV, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map France titled 'Carte de la réunion de la Navarre (..)'. Beautiful old map of France. This map originates from 'Atlas Historique de la France Ancienne et Moderne' by M. Ri...
Category
18th Century Antique Can
Materials
Paper
Pair of 19th Century, French Copper Water Cans
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning copper water cans with great patina. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, losses and old repairs.
Great to use as decorative objects in or outside. Might have leaks.
Category
19th Century French Antique Can
Materials
Copper
Austrian Bronze & Iron Neoclassical Trash Can / Wastepaper Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Austrian bronze & iron neoclassical trash can / wastepaper basket
Austria, circa early 20th century
Of oval form with a continuous trellis, garland and flowerhead motif. Beautiful...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Can
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Antique English Painted Tea Can Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Interesting pair of antique English painted tole chinoiserie tea can lamps. Very nice patina and a great decorative look! Wired and ready to go. Note: 28 inches overall height.
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Can
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Extra Large American Canning Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century American extra large canning jar.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Can
Materials
Clay
Antique English Victorian Brass Water Can, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian brass water can, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Can
Materials
Brass
Antique English Watering Can in Copper and Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large copper watering can executed with punched mid-section in brass. Its made in England in the early 20th century. This particular example been loved and it shows several body re...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Can
Materials
Brass, Copper
Tall Coffee Can with Prunus Decoration, Bow C1752
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Blanc de Chine Coffee can with straight sides and simple loop handle, and with one finely detailed prunus spray and two smaller sprays.
An unusually tall example.
Provenance:...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Can
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Painted Tin Ash Can or Cinder Bucket
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian painted tin ash can or cinder bucket
A great looking piece, it is in scumble paint with “DO NOT TOUCH” on one side and “CINDERS AND HOT ASHES” on the reverse, all a bit ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Can
Chinese Export Watercolor Exotic Bird Paintings on Paper
Located in Downingtown, PA
China Trade watercolor paintings of exotic birds on branches are in watercolor and gouache on Chinese paper.
One picture depicts a pigeon perched on a tree branch with a landscape...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Can
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century "Impervious Safety Kerosene Can", circa 1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century "Impervious Safety Kerosene Can", circa 1915
Fantastic old school wooden and metal strap hand made kerosene oil can.
Though we don't use the cans today, kero...
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Can
Materials
Wood
Antique Gun with Powder Can, North Africa Around 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique gun with powder can, North Africa around 1910
Historical rifle (long gun) probably from the Magreb States (North Africa) with beautiful iron and brass inlays. Is ideal for...
Category
Early 20th Century North African Antique Can
Materials
Brass, Iron
Georgian Spode Coffee Can Porcelain Pattern 1928, circa 1810
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good quality porcelain coffee can by Spode of Staffordshire, England, made during the very early 19th century, George 111rd period, circa 1805.
The coffee can is no...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Can
Materials
Porcelain
Paris Booksellers (Bouquinistes) Along the River Seine
By Lucien Génin
Located in London, GB
'Paris Booksellers Along the River Seine', gouache on paper (circa 1930s), by Lucien Génin. The used-book sellers (bouquinistes) you see along the Seine around Notre-Dame are a Paris...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Antique Can
Materials
Paper, Gouache
H 12.41 in. W 14.18 in. D 1.19 in.
Vintage Folk Art Doll / Coffee Cans with Articulating Arms
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Folk Art doll with tin drum body (coffee cans) and articulating arms, circa 1950s. The piece is handmade with a doll head and arms and a tin can body. A very unique and cool ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Can
Materials
Tin
Vintage Folk Art Doll / Oil Can with Articulating Arms
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Folk Art doll with tin drum body (oil can) and articulating arms, circa 1950s. The piece is handmade with a doll head and arms and a tin can body. A very unique and cool piec...
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Can
Materials
Tin
Mongrammed RR Landscape Coffee Can, Chamberlain Worcester, circa 1810
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in Melbourne, AU
An attractive coffee can, painted with a very fine landscape, and marked with the initials RR.
Category
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Can
Materials
Porcelain
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H 3.1 in. W 4 in. D 2.75 in.
Coffee Can, Polychrome "Strutting Bird", Bow Porcelain, circa 1752
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, AU
An early coffee can from the bow porcelain factory, naively painted with the ‘Strutting Bird’ pattern.
Category
Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Can
Materials
Porcelain
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial from 1897
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1897
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 46mm Diameter
MOVEMENT /...
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1890s North American Art Nouveau Antique Can
Coalport Coffee Can Porcelain Hand Painted Cornflowers Pattern, circa 1805
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality coffee can that we attribute to the Coalport porcelain works, Shropshire, England, made during the John Rose period of the George 111rd years, circa 1805.
T...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Can
Materials
Porcelain
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H 2.5 in. W 3.4 in. D 2.65 in.
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- What is an antique chatelaine?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A chatelaine is a set of decorative chains attached to a clasp or belt loop, which was used to carry keys and necessities. In ancient Rome, women carried tweezers, nail cleaners and ear scoops on their chatelaines. On 1stDibs, find antique chatelaines from some of the top sellers around the world.
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- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
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- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
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- What is antique mercury glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
- What is an antique silver plate?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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