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Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet
Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet

Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet

$4,200Sale Price|30% Off

H 7.88 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in

Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two reservoirs, pen stand and resting on four claw feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 596.45 grams. Di...

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Tanks

Materials

Silver

Piaget Protocole 9154 - Yellow Gold, Champagne Dial
Piaget Protocole 9154 - Yellow Gold, Champagne Dial

Piaget Protocole 9154 - Yellow Gold, Champagne Dial

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Piaget tank reference 9154 manual wind in 18K yellow gold with a champagne

Category

Early 1900s Antique Tanks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Reclaimed Antique Copper Planter with natural Patina
Large Reclaimed Antique Copper Planter with natural Patina

Large Reclaimed Antique Copper Planter with natural Patina

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

presence. Circular in form and originally used as a wash tank, it has developed a rich patina with warm

Category

Early 20th Century British Other Antique Tanks

Materials

Copper

Antique Murray Mercury Velocipede Tricycle c.1930
Antique Murray Mercury Velocipede Tricycle c.1930

Antique Murray Mercury Velocipede Tricycle c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

, Ohio, Murray Ohio originally manufactured fenders, fuel tanks, and other stamped body parts for the

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Tanks

Materials

Steel

Antique French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Circa 1900
Antique French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Circa 1900

Antique French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Circa 1900

$5,000

H 28.67 in W 23.43 in D 10.24 in

Antique French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Circa 1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

practical removable inner tank is included, designed to collect water from umbrellas, preserving both the

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tanks

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Polished Iron and Oak Decorative Wine Barrel Top
19th Century French Polished Iron and Oak Decorative Wine Barrel Top

19th Century French Polished Iron and Oak Decorative Wine Barrel Top

Located in Dallas, TX

, and vinified in stainless steel tanks. The amount of barrel maturation, if any, is a stylistic choice

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Tanks

Materials

Iron

Antique Art Deco Drakes Silver Plated Beef Carving Trolley 20th Century
Antique Art Deco Drakes Silver Plated Beef Carving Trolley 20th Century

Antique Art Deco Drakes Silver Plated Beef Carving Trolley 20th Century

By Drakes Silversmiths

Located in London, GB

locking retractable revolving dome which opens to a detachable well and water tank over a spirit burner

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Tanks

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver salt & pepper shakers with pearly friezes on four embossed feet
Silver salt & pepper shakers with pearly friezes on four embossed feet

Silver salt & pepper shakers with pearly friezes on four embossed feet

$427Sale Price|65% Off

H 6.5 in W 3.27 in D 3.27 in

Silver salt & pepper shakers with pearly friezes on four embossed feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver salt and pepper shakers with pearly friezes and two tanks set on four embossed

Category

19th Century European Antique Tanks

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with floral cutouts, two reservoirs, bell & relief feet
Silver inkwell with floral cutouts, two reservoirs, bell & relief feet

Silver inkwell with floral cutouts, two reservoirs, bell & relief feet

$2,050Sale Price|65% Off

H 5.91 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Silver inkwell with floral cutouts, two reservoirs, bell & relief feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with relief floral motifs and cutouts, two tanks and a bell, pen holder

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Tanks

Materials

Silver

Silver planter with two suspended containers and cups, smooth body with cutouts
Silver planter with two suspended containers and cups, smooth body with cutouts

Silver planter with two suspended containers and cups, smooth body with cutouts

$5,950Sale Price|30% Off

H 11.5 in W 11.5 in D 9.34 in

Silver planter with two suspended containers and cups, smooth body with cutouts

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver planter with two suspended tanks and cups, smooth body with cutouts and pearly

Category

19th Century European Antique Tanks

Materials

Silver

Unique Hex Shade 1800s Mirrored Gas Lamp
Unique Hex Shade 1800s Mirrored Gas Lamp

Unique Hex Shade 1800s Mirrored Gas Lamp

$1,200 / item

H 35 in Dm 20 in

Unique Hex Shade 1800s Mirrored Gas Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

wired to take a standard base bulb but still retains the tank, valve, original finish and decorative

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Tanks

Materials

Mirror

Antique Americana Toleware Water Cooler Handled Bucket Wastebask Umbrella Stand
Antique Americana Toleware Water Cooler Handled Bucket Wastebask Umbrella Stand

Antique Americana Toleware Water Cooler Handled Bucket Wastebask Umbrella Stand

Located in Hyattsville, MD

We believe this is a Toleware Water Cooler Tank. Total height is 20 with added handle is 27 inches

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Tanks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Stainless Steel Salesman Sample Kettle
Vintage Stainless Steel Salesman Sample Kettle

Vintage Stainless Steel Salesman Sample Kettle

Located in Dekalb, IL

salesman sample much easier to carry around than the 50 or 100-gallon tank it represents. This particular

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Tanks

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Fine, Georgian, Old Sheffield Plate Four-Part Entree Dish c1800
A Fine, Georgian, Old Sheffield Plate Four-Part Entree Dish c1800

A Fine, Georgian, Old Sheffield Plate Four-Part Entree Dish c1800

Located in valatie, NY

", interior dish and a hot water tank with serving lid. The hot water tank is tin lined. The entrée dish

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Tanks

Materials

Sheffield Plate

French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Enameled Cast Iron, 1900
French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Enameled Cast Iron, 1900

French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Enameled Cast Iron, 1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

good condition One very small surface enamel loss on the tank (see photo with arrow) The white marks

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Tanks

Materials

Iron

Vintage Boho Original Yale Swim Team Photo
Vintage Boho Original Yale Swim Team Photo

Vintage Boho Original Yale Swim Team Photo

$1,150

H 18.25 in W 22.25 in D 1 in

Vintage Boho Original Yale Swim Team Photo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

portrait features a team of young athletes in period-appropriate tank suits, posing formally with their

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Tanks

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Vintage Boho Original Yale Swim Team Photo
Vintage Boho Original Yale Swim Team Photo

Vintage Boho Original Yale Swim Team Photo

$1,150

H 18.25 in W 22.25 in D 1 in

Vintage Boho Original Yale Swim Team Photo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

portrait features rows of athletes proudly sporting their "Y" emblazoned tank suits, capturing a moment of

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Tanks

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Industrial Cylinder Cart with Chain Retainer
Antique Industrial Cylinder Cart with Chain Retainer

Antique Industrial Cylinder Cart with Chain Retainer

Located in Dekalb, IL

allowed a single operator to maneuver pressurized tanks safely across uneven factory floors. Unmarked but

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Tanks

Materials

Steel

1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture
1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture

1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture

By Rockford National Furniture Company 1

Located in Long Branch, NJ

tank and very good quality! They don't make this quality furniture anymore!

Category

1920s American Louis XV Antique Tanks

Materials

Walnut

Early Antique George I Silver Lidded Tankard / Beer Mug London England 1726
Early Antique George I Silver Lidded Tankard / Beer Mug London England 1726

Early Antique George I Silver Lidded Tankard / Beer Mug London England 1726

Located in London, GB

. The Silver Tanked has a spread pedestal foot. Made in London, England in 1726 by Benjamin Blakely

Category

Early 18th Century English George I Antique Tanks

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Antique Table Electrified Kerosene Lamp Glass & Bronze, Late 19th Century
French Antique Table Electrified Kerosene Lamp Glass & Bronze, Late 19th Century

French Antique Table Electrified Kerosene Lamp Glass & Bronze, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

kerosene tank was of glass, this lamp has been electrified in two parts : on the top, as usual and in the

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tanks

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Pewter Lavabo Fountain on Carved Walnut Stand
18th Century French Louis XV Pewter Lavabo Fountain on Carved Walnut Stand

18th Century French Louis XV Pewter Lavabo Fountain on Carved Walnut Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

spigots and a shaped basin below. The sculpted pewter tank is gracefully fluted and scalloped, resting

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tanks

Materials

Pewter

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress
Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress from the 1920's. Pull over tank top style with 2 tiers of

Category

1920s American Antique Tanks

Very Large French Chandelier in Bronze & Opaline Napoleon III Period
Very Large French Chandelier in Bronze & Opaline Napoleon III Period

Very Large French Chandelier in Bronze & Opaline Napoleon III Period

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

original oil tank in copper and bronze that is decorated with floral motifs; its original white and green

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tanks

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Pair of 19th Century American Gothic Mahogany Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th Century American Gothic Mahogany Arm Chairs

Pair of 19th Century American Gothic Mahogany Arm Chairs

Located in Long Branch, NJ

excellent quality! The carvings are out of this world and and chairs are built like a tank! The chairs have

Category

Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Tanks

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Italian Rare Neoclassical Garden Large Fountains, Set of 2
Early 20th Century Italian Rare Neoclassical Garden Large Fountains, Set of 2

Early 20th Century Italian Rare Neoclassical Garden Large Fountains, Set of 2

$110,963Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 88.59 in W 70.87 in D 70.87 in

Early 20th Century Italian Rare Neoclassical Garden Large Fountains, Set of 2

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

natural signs of age and their outdoor use. As you can see from the photos on the back of the large tank

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tanks

Materials

Stone, Cement

Antique Brass Faucet with Special Nozzle and "T" Wrench
Antique Brass Faucet with Special Nozzle and "T" Wrench

Antique Brass Faucet with Special Nozzle and "T" Wrench

Located in Marbella, ES

use, such as flow control in barrels, tanks, or irrigation systems. It also features an angled outlet

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Tanks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell, Gilt Bronze Pagoda, Circa 1875
19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell, Gilt Bronze Pagoda, Circa 1875

19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell, Gilt Bronze Pagoda, Circa 1875

By Maison Marnyhac 1, Gabriel Viardot, Edouard Lievre

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

animals The gilt bronze pagoda, decorated with dragoon’s heads revealing original ink tank Circa 1875

Category

1870s French Japonisme Antique Tanks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Battlefield French Infantry Prussians war 1870 signed Leon Ambroise Gauthier.
Battlefield French Infantry Prussians war 1870 signed Leon Ambroise Gauthier.

Battlefield French Infantry Prussians war 1870 signed Leon Ambroise Gauthier.

Located in palm beach, FL

. A cannon tank can be seen to the right of the painting. On the left and in the background, an effect

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Tanks

Materials

Paint

Balloon Accident at La Villette Gasworks – Hand-Coloured Engraving, 1869
Balloon Accident at La Villette Gasworks – Hand-Coloured Engraving, 1869

Balloon Accident at La Villette Gasworks – Hand-Coloured Engraving, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

the balloon failed to rise properly and drifted sideways into one of the large gas storage tanks, the

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Tanks

Materials

Paper

Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand in Enameled Cast Iron, France, Circa 1900
Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand in Enameled Cast Iron, France, Circa 1900

Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand in Enameled Cast Iron, France, Circa 1900

By Hector Guimard

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

white enameled finish on both the fixture and the tank, offering a striking contrast. With a height of

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Tanks

Materials

Iron

1800s French Cast Iron Betty Rooster Oil Lamp France
1800s French Cast Iron Betty Rooster Oil Lamp France

1800s French Cast Iron Betty Rooster Oil Lamp France

$328Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 8.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.75 in

1800s French Cast Iron Betty Rooster Oil Lamp France

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Lamp' features a circular tank base with a decorative rooster finial. 8.75 tall x 5.25 w x 4.75

Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tanks

Materials

Iron

19th Century Industrial Iron Riveted Quencher Planter, Rustic Log Box
19th Century Industrial Iron Riveted Quencher Planter, Rustic Log Box

19th Century Industrial Iron Riveted Quencher Planter, Rustic Log Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

reinforce X base and disk feet The tank is galvanised with sloping sides and full length iron strap handles

Category

19th Century Industrial Antique Tanks

Materials

Iron

19th Century Tiger Oak Carved Figural 12 Piece Dining Set Made In Grand Rapids
19th Century Tiger Oak Carved Figural 12 Piece Dining Set Made In Grand Rapids

19th Century Tiger Oak Carved Figural 12 Piece Dining Set Made In Grand Rapids

Located in Long Branch, NJ

tank! The chairs have nice clean fabric and stunning carving and the carvings on the case pieces and

Category

1890s American Victorian Antique Tanks

Materials

Oak

1806 Engraving of Arunachalesvara Temple, Hindu Pagoda on Coromandel Coast
1806 Engraving of Arunachalesvara Temple, Hindu Pagoda on Coromandel Coast

1806 Engraving of Arunachalesvara Temple, Hindu Pagoda on Coromandel Coast

Located in Langweer, NL

cardinal direction, surrounding a complex of smaller shrines, tanks, and courtyards within its fortified

Category

Early 1800s Antique Tanks

Materials

Paper

Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint and Mirrors
Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint and Mirrors

Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint and Mirrors

By Frink Reflector Co.

Located in Peekskill, NY

mirrored ring of reflectors have a 30 inch diameter. The original fuel tank holds six lamps and is crafted

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Tanks

Materials

Tin

Rare I. P. Frink Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint, Milk Glass and Mirrors
Rare I. P. Frink Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint, Milk Glass and Mirrors

Rare I. P. Frink Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint, Milk Glass and Mirrors

By Frink Reflector Co.

Located in Peekskill, NY

an interesting combination of alternating milk and fluted mirror. The original fuel tank holds six

Category

Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Tanks

Materials

Milk Glass

Nineteenth Century Ships Deck Lamp
Nineteenth Century Ships Deck Lamp

Nineteenth Century Ships Deck Lamp

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century ships deck lamp with loop handle, oil burner with tank and glass globe. Vented

Category

1860s American Antique Tanks

Materials

Metal

Zenith 9 Karat English Market Art Deco Watch, circa 1920s
Zenith 9 Karat English Market Art Deco Watch, circa 1920s

Zenith 9 Karat English Market Art Deco Watch, circa 1920s

By Zenith Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

COMMITMENT This classic tank style watch was patterned after the original "Tank Watch" by Cartier. Zenith

Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Tanks

Green Crackled Porcelain Table Water Pipe with Metal Strapping from Vietnam
Green Crackled Porcelain Table Water Pipe with Metal Strapping from Vietnam

Green Crackled Porcelain Table Water Pipe with Metal Strapping from Vietnam

Located in Leuven , BE

moving of the object. The pipe stem that is normally places in the water tank, is missing. The craquelure

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Tanks

Materials

Porcelain

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Tanks

Materials

Gold-filled

Ferdinand Barbedienne, Gilt Bronze Inkwell, 19th Century
Ferdinand Barbedienne, Gilt Bronze Inkwell, 19th Century

Ferdinand Barbedienne, Gilt Bronze Inkwell, 19th Century

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Madrid, ES

zoomorphic motifs, in the shape of a warrior's head, with three claw-shaped legs, on a round base. Glass tank.   

Category

Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Tanks

Materials

Bronze

Restored English Ships Lantern, C1920
Restored English Ships Lantern, C1920

Restored English Ships Lantern, C1920

$895

H 15 in W 7 in D 7 in

Restored English Ships Lantern, C1920

Located in Norwell, MA

. Oil tank has been retrofitted with a led bulb and wire. Four glass panes and protective brass bars

Category

1920s English Antique Tanks

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Ship’s Cabin Lantern by Porter
Antique Brass Ship’s Cabin Lantern by Porter

Antique Brass Ship’s Cabin Lantern by Porter

Located in Norwell, MA

. The burner tank has been fitted with an electric socket and vintage bulb for home use. Weight: 10 LBS

Category

1920s North American Antique Tanks

Materials

Brass

Half-moon shaped Stoup
Half-moon shaped Stoup

Half-moon shaped Stoup

$35,508

H 13 in W 32.29 in D 21.66 in

Half-moon shaped Stoup

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

features, frowning eyebrows, a strong nose and grimacing mouth. The edge of the tank is underlined by a

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Tanks

Materials

Marble

French Faience Wall Fountain, 19th Century
French Faience Wall Fountain, 19th Century

French Faience Wall Fountain, 19th Century

$899Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 33.86 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in

French Faience Wall Fountain, 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Wall fountain set: original water tank and soap dish and wooden support, lavabo. France, mid-19th

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Tanks

Materials

Faience, Chestnut

John Alden Blueprint, Jan 14 1929
John Alden Blueprint, Jan 14 1929

John Alden Blueprint, Jan 14 1929

$1,100

H 20 in W 29 in D 3 in

John Alden Blueprint, Jan 14 1929

Located in Norwell, MA

, head, forecastle, etc. Profile shows engine placement, tanks superstructure, etc. Overall dimensions

Category

1920s Antique Tanks

Materials

Paper

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Antique Tanks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique tanks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique tanks — often made from metal, iron and brass — can elevate any home. Antique tanks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique tanks made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique tanks are appealing in their simplicity, but J.W. Fiske & Company, Petromax and Regent produced popular antique tanks that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Tanks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,950, while they’re typically $232 on the low end and $27,500 highest priced.