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Antique Floral Pattern Porcelain Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This antique floral patterned porcelain sink is in excellent condition, one of the best Victorian
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Floral Pattern Porcelain Sink
Antique Floral Pattern Porcelain Sink
H 15.36 in W 25.2 in D 18.12 in
Antique Porcelain Sink on Cast Iron Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This antique porcelain sink on cast iron stand circa 1890 is an elegant addition to a vintage
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Porcelain Sink on Cast Iron Stand
Antique Porcelain Sink on Cast Iron Stand
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 19.49 in
Victorian Porcelain Sink on Cast Iron Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This late 19th century Victorian porcelain sink on cast iron stand is a beautiful addition to a
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Late 19th Century English Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Victorian Porcelain Sink on Cast Iron Stand
Victorian Porcelain Sink on Cast Iron Stand
H 35.44 in W 28.94 in D 19.49 in
Antique Victorian Washstand with Carrara Marble and Porcelain Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
modern marble effect porcelain sink. This piece has an ebonised finish, with a dark tone that resembles
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble

Antique Porcelain Sink Basin with Cast Iron Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique porcelain sink basin with a cast iron floor standing bracket. This late 19th century
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Metal, Iron

French Porcelain Sink Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
This handcrafted porcelain French sink bowl features a delicate floral design and a modern
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19th Century Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Blue and White Transfer Printed Porcelain Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique blue and white transfer printed porcelain sink. A circular blue and white transfer
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Late 19th Century Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Sink Basin with Cast Iron Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique porcelain sink with a cast iron stand. This Victorian sink would be a beautiful addition
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Iron

Rare Antique French Victorian Mahogany Marble Top Bathroom Vanity Porcelain Sink
Located in Dayton, OH
scalloped soap holders and porcelain sink basins by John Shanks (Britain). The spectacular mahogany base
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19th Century Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Marble

Antique French Double Sink with Porcelain Legs
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique French double sink with porcelain legs in Louis style. Dating from the early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique French Double Sink with Porcelain Legs
Antique French Double Sink with Porcelain Legs
H 31.89 in W 51.19 in D 23.43 in
Antique Louis Style Double Sink with Porcelain Legs
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique early 20th century Louis style double sink with porcelain legs. This French piece
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Art Deco Pedestal Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large early 20th century Art Deco pedestal sink originating from France. This antique porcelain
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Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Art Deco Pedestal Sink
Large Art Deco Pedestal Sink
H 32.29 in W 31.89 in D 23.63 in
Doulton & Co. Curved Front Plunger Basin with Bracket
By Royal Doulton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Doulton & Co. curved front plunger basin. This porcelain sink is accompanied by shining polished
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large John Bolding Carrara Marble Corner Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique John Bolding Carrara marble corner basin with porcelain sink. Dating between circa
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble

Large John Bolding Carrara Marble Corner Basin
Large John Bolding Carrara Marble Corner Basin
H 6.89 in W 38.59 in D 29.34 in
Antique George Jennings London Wash Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
antique porcelain sink sits upon a modern custom two door cabinet, decorated in various butterflies, ideal
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Late 19th Century English Louis Philippe Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood

Antique George Jennings London Wash Basin
Antique George Jennings London Wash Basin
H 36.62 in W 27.17 in D 20.67 in
Wood Boat Sink Cabinet
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships cabin sink cabinet. With porcelain sink on a hinge, faucet, tank, drawers, mirror, bottle
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1920s North American Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Wood

Wood Boat Sink Cabinet
Wood Boat Sink Cabinet
H 72 in W 22 in D 11 in
Reclaimed Art Deco Porcher Pedestal Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed art deco Porcher porcelain pedestal sink dating from the 1930s. This elegant piece
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Reclaimed Art Deco Porcher Pedestal Sink
Reclaimed Art Deco Porcher Pedestal Sink
H 31.7 in W 27.37 in D 20.28 in
Antique Blue & White Transfer Print Bowl Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
mounted on a surface. Over 140 years old, this sink has stood the test of time with its porcelain still
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Blue & White Transfer Print Bowl Sink
Antique Blue & White Transfer Print Bowl Sink
H 16.15 in W 16.15 in D 6.3 in
Antique Victorian Corner Sink with Wall Bracket
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Victorian corner sink with a wall bracket stamped "Teuton & Co”. With its scallop soap
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Victorian Corner Sink with Wall Bracket
Antique Victorian Corner Sink with Wall Bracket
H 15.36 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
‘The Panorama’ Victorian Blue & White Transfer Print Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsome Victorian blue and white transfer print bowl sink circa 1880. This model is ‘The
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Crackled Oval Ceramic Pedestal Sink
Located in New York, NY
Antique early 20th century oval pedestal sink manufactured out of glazed earthenware. Pedestal
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Early 20th Century American Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Earthenware, Porcelain

Rounded Porcelain Basin with Bracket
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique rounded porcelain sink with bracket. This sink was manufactured by Morrison Ingram & Co. It
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Late 19th Century Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Iron

Rounded Porcelain Basin with Bracket
Rounded Porcelain Basin with Bracket
H 14.57 in W 26.58 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Art Deco Style Porcelain Bidet
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A vintage art deco style porcelain bidet made by De Sphinx. This early 20th century piece has an
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Art Deco Style Porcelain Bidet
Vintage Art Deco Style Porcelain Bidet
H 15.36 in W 14.18 in D 24.02 in
Edwardian Antique Porcelain Pedestal Washstand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
. With its pleasing shape and large scale, this porcelain sink is an elegant wash basin for a vintage
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain

Edwardian Antique Porcelain Pedestal Washstand
Edwardian Antique Porcelain Pedestal Washstand
H 32.29 in W 33.86 in D 23.63 in
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL MARBLE SINK 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
the 20th century. It was the new fashion for the "Kaolin/Porcelain" sink and the marble sink
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19th Century Italian Modern Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Carrara Marble

ANTIQUE ORIGINAL MARBLE SINK 19th Century
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL MARBLE SINK 19th Century
H 8.67 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL MARBLE SINK 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
the 20th century. It was the new fashion for the "Kaolin/Porcelain" sink and the marble sink
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19th Century Italian Modern Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Carrara Marble

ANTIQUE ORIGINAL MARBLE SINK 19th Century
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL MARBLE SINK 19th Century
H 8.27 in W 21.86 in D 14.18 in
Chelsea Red Anchor Porcelain Dish Mid-18th Century England 1752-1756
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
soft colors, which seem to sink into the soft paste porcelain. The painting is at the highest level of
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Shanks Basin with Bracket
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Shanks bow fronted porcelain sink with a pair of wrought iron wall mounting brackets. A lovely
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Late 19th Century Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Antique Shanks Basin with Bracket
Large Antique Shanks Basin with Bracket
H 25.6 in W 31.89 in D 23.23 in
Antique Porcelain Marble Effect Basin with Bracket
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
from the late 19th century, it features a porcelain sink with a timeless faux marble finish alongside
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Bathroom Basin on Cast Iron Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Victorian porcelain basin on an ornate cast iron sink stand dating from the 1880s. This
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Iron

Antique Louis Style Rounded Double Washstand
By Jacob Delafon
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Louis style double sink with porcelain legs by Jacob Delafon. Dating to the early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Louis Style Rounded Double Washstand
Antique Louis Style Rounded Double Washstand
H 34.26 in W 55.71 in D 27.76 in
2 Antique 1862 Minton International Exhibition Jeweled Turquoise Plates
By Minton
Located in Dayton, OH
book Minton Pottery & Porcelain of the First Period, Geoffrey Godden said of the ermine mark, ‘It was
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1860s Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain

1920s Neoclassical Revival Trenton Potteries Footed Vase
By Trenton Potteries
Located in Garnerville, NY
produced home fixtures or sanitary porcelain like tubs, sinks, electric insulators, and glove molds right
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Meissen Wife of Tailor Riding on Goat by Johann Eberlein Model 155
By Johann Friedrich Eberlein
Located in Vienna, AT
: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted Technique: handmade porcelain Style: Rococo Modelled
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1860s German Rococo Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain

Reclaimed Oak Unit with Utility Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stylish reclaimed oak washstand unit dating from the 1800s with a modern porcelain sink on top
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Early 19th Century English Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Oak, Porcelain

Reclaimed Oak Unit with Utility Basin
Reclaimed Oak Unit with Utility Basin
H 31.11 in W 77.56 in D 27.96 in
Antique Mahogany Porcelain Nautical Maritime Boat Cabin Sink Wash Basin Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
porcelain wash basin and extras. Made of mahogany featuring overhead adjustable mirror with multiple
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Early 20th Century Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain, Mahogany

Antique Marbleised Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Small Antique Marbleised Sink. A small corner sink or basin with a simulated marble finish beneath
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Late 19th Century Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Marble

Antique Marbleised Sink
Antique Marbleised Sink
H 11.82 in W 20.08 in D 14.57 in
Victorian Panorama Sink with Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Victorian Panorama sink with stand. This antique pine wash stand showcases a contrast of materials
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19th Century Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain, Pine

Victorian Panorama Sink with Stand
Victorian Panorama Sink with Stand
H 34.65 in W 40.95 in D 17.72 in
Antique Victorian Wash Basin or Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique Victorian wash basin or sink, with a marble effect finish, hand painted under the glaze
Category

19th Century Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian Wash Basin or Sink
Antique Victorian Wash Basin or Sink
H 7.88 in W 25.99 in D 17.92 in
Large Antique French Stoneware Pedestal Basin Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant French antique pedestal basin sink originating from France. Dating to circa 1900, this
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Early 19th Century French Edwardian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain

Reclaimed Bathroom Sink or Basin ‘the Pearl’
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English bathroom sink for surface or bracket mounting, circa 1900. There are no taps.
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Enamel

Antique Shanks Carrara Marble Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Shanks Carrara marble sink sourced from a country house in Cheshire, England. Dating
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Marble

Antique Shanks Carrara Marble Sink
Antique Shanks Carrara Marble Sink
H 48.82 in W 33.08 in D 25.4 in
Antique English Transfer Printed Basin or Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique transfer printed basin depicting floral scenes manufactured by Fred Walsh and Co. Supplied with wrought iron wall mounted brackets. Original nickel plated taps.
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Late 19th Century Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique English Transfer Printed Basin or Sink
Antique English Transfer Printed Basin or Sink
H 25.99 in W 27.56 in D 19.3 in
Antique Rounded Porcelain Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique rounded Porcelain Basin. This sink was manufactured by Morrison Ingram & Co. It was
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Late 19th Century Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Iron

Antique Rounded Porcelain Basin
Antique Rounded Porcelain Basin
H 14.57 in W 26.58 in D 18.9 in
Crazed White Antique Porcelain Bowl Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A simple and elegant antique porcelain bowl basin dating from the early 20th century. This round
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain

Shanks Antique Porcelain Basin with Bracket
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Thanks to its small size, this porcelain antique sink by Shanks & Co. is ideal for placement in a
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Iron

Shanks Antique Porcelain Basin with Bracket
Shanks Antique Porcelain Basin with Bracket
H 15.36 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Empire Charles X Enfilade Boiserie Buffet Lavabo Alcove Fountain Cabinet Sink LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Empire Charles X Enfilade Boiserie buffet lavabo alcove fountain cabinet sink LA . Very important
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Ginori Armorial Porcelain Serving Pieces Platters and Tureen
By Richard Ginori
Located in Essex, MA
19th century precursor company to Richard Ginori Porcelain. Bearing the motto of the city of Paris
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19th Century Baroque Revival Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Bathroom Washbasin with Sepia Transfer Print
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
or a contemporary cloakroom seeking a vintage look. Made in porcelain, this antique sink is decorated
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain

Reclaimed Art Deco Bathroom Pedestal Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed art deco bathroom pedestal basin circa 1930 with a beautiful white porcelain glaze
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain

Reclaimed Art Deco Bathroom Pedestal Basin
Reclaimed Art Deco Bathroom Pedestal Basin
H 34.65 in W 28.35 in D 22.45 in
English Antique Marble Effect Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An Antique wash basin or sink with a marble effect finish, hand painted under the glaze.
Category

19th Century Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain

English Antique Marble Effect Basin
English Antique Marble Effect Basin
H 9.06 in W 25.01 in D 17.13 in
Large Antique Round Basin with Triform Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique round basin with a triform stand. This large sink has a simple yet elegant
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood, Mahogany

Large Antique Round Basin with Triform Stand
Large Antique Round Basin with Triform Stand
H 33.08 in W 23.43 in D 23.43 in
Antique Double Basin with Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed double sink manufactured by Pickups of Horwich. Supplied with a modern steel stand.
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Early 20th Century Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Double Basin with Stand
Antique Double Basin with Stand
H 36.62 in W 42.52 in D 16.93 in
Bristol Superius Art Deco Pedestal Washstand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
designer bathrooms! Today, this Art Deco pedestal sink is a time capsule fixture, complementing a 1920s
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Porcelain

Bristol Superius Art Deco Pedestal Washstand
Bristol Superius Art Deco Pedestal Washstand
H 32.88 in W 25.4 in D 18.51 in
Antique Shanks Marble Basin on Mahogany Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original reclaimed Shanks wash basin or sink. Mottled brown marble top and splashback with
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Late 19th Century Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Marble

Antique Shanks Marble Basin on Mahogany Stand
Antique Shanks Marble Basin on Mahogany Stand
H 48.63 in W 30.12 in D 23.63 in
Edwardian Style John Bolding ‘Ondo’ Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed ‘Ondo’ wash basin or sink manufactured by John Bolding. This basin is supplied with two
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Late 19th Century Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Edwardian Style John Bolding ‘Ondo’ Basin
Edwardian Style John Bolding ‘Ondo’ Basin
H 11.82 in W 25.6 in D 18.9 in
Victorian Bathroom Basin with Scrolling Bracket
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant Victorian porcelain bathroom basin with a stylish scrolling cast iron bracket circa 1890
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Style John Bolding ‘Ondo’ Wash Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed ‘Ondo’ wash basin or sink manufactured by John Bolding.
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Early 20th Century Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique John Bolding Wall Mounted ‘Valdor’ Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed ‘Valdor’ sink, manufactured by John Bolding, complete with original taps and enamelled
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Early 20th Century Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Round Basin with Walnut Triform Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
handpainted sink has a striking pink floral transfer print to its porcelain basin, held on an elegant triform
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Porcelain Sinks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood, Walnut

Antique Round Basin with Walnut Triform Stand
Antique Round Basin with Walnut Triform Stand
H 32.88 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
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Antique Porcelain Sinks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique porcelain sinks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique porcelain sinks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Antique porcelain sinks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique porcelain sinks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Nouveau and Neoclassical antique porcelain sinks are of considerable interest. Many antique porcelain sinks are appealing in their simplicity, but Brown, Westhead & Moore/Cauldon and Johnson Brothers produced popular antique porcelain sinks that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Porcelain Sinks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,192, while they’re typically $490 on the low end and $7,300 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Porcelain Sinks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell the difference between a ceramic and a porcelain sink, try placing a magnet near it. Most porcelain sinks are metal with a porcelain finish. As a result, magnets usually stick to their surfaces. Ceramic sinks are usually entirely ceramic and not magnetic. Shop a collection of antique and vintage sinks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between a porcelain sink and a ceramic sink is the materials used to produce the fixtures. Ceramic sinks feature a layer of fired earthenware over top of cast iron, while porcelain sinks are made entirely out of earthenware. You'll find a range of vintage and antique sinks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A cast iron sink is crafted from highly durable cast iron, It is then usually finished with an enamel coating or porcelain coating. A cast iron sink can also be a porcelain sink, as a porcelain coating provides a highly resilient finish that is resistant to scratching and chipping. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cast iron sinks and porcelain sinks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A porcelain sink may cost you around $500 to $10,000 depending upon style, color, place of manufacturing and more. Shop for a range of vintage porcelain sinks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To know if porcelain is antique, start by looking for any maker's marks and researching their origins. In many cases, it is necessary to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser to accurately date porcelain ware. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One thing to look for in an antique porcelain figure is to look for the maker’s mark, usually found on the bottom of the piece. The porcelain figure will also have a delicate fragile quality to it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique porcelain figures from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.
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    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum