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Mid-19th Century White Opaline Water Set
Mid-19th Century White Opaline Water Set

Mid-19th Century White Opaline Water Set

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

White opaline water set highlighted with golden stripes, garlands of plants, and small flowers.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Water Sets

Materials

Opaline Glass

Baccarat opaline water set, Napoléon III period circa 1870
Baccarat opaline water set, Napoléon III period circa 1870

Baccarat opaline water set, Napoléon III period circa 1870

By Baccarat

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine white opaline water set by Baccarat : a water bottle, a lemon balm or liquor bottle, a sugar pot, a glass and their tray.

Category

1870s French Napoleon III Antique Water Sets

Materials

Opaline Glass

19th Century Baccarat Five-Piece Opaline Water Set with Gilt Enamel Decoration
19th Century Baccarat Five-Piece Opaline Water Set with Gilt Enamel Decoration

19th Century Baccarat Five-Piece Opaline Water Set with Gilt Enamel Decoration

By Baccarat

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This complete and original handblown opaline crystal water set sits perfectly on the circular matching tray.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Water Sets

Materials

Crystal

Victorian Brass Watering Can (or hot water jug) c. 1880
Victorian Brass Watering Can (or hot water jug) c. 1880

Victorian Brass Watering Can (or hot water jug) c. 1880

Located in Nantucket, MA

Victorian Brass Watering Can (or hot water jug) (L 13.5" x D 10.5" x D 4")

Category

1880s English Antique Water Sets

Materials

Brass

Saint-Louis Bedside Water Carafe & Pair of Bottles
Saint-Louis Bedside Water Carafe & Pair of Bottles

Saint-Louis Bedside Water Carafe & Pair of Bottles

Located in Atlanta, GA

Saint-Louis Bedside Water Carafe comprising of a plate, carafe and glass, with finely chiseled ormolu fittings. Additionally, a pair of matching bottles with faceted crystal stoppers...

Category

1870s French Napoleon III Antique Water Sets

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Persian Repoussé Silver Plated Water Kettle
Persian Repoussé Silver Plated Water Kettle

Persian Repoussé Silver Plated Water Kettle

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique Persian water kettle is shaped from silver-plated brass and was once used to boil water for tea and other hot drinks. The body is decorated with repoussé and chased desi...

Category

Early 20th Century West Asian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

The piece features an underglaze blue painting of a landscape with mountains and sailing boats on water, set on white glazed background. On four sides, inscription "fire" was written...

Category

19th Century Korean Antique Water Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Ships at Sunset Oil Painting on Board
Ships at Sunset Oil Painting on Board

Ships at Sunset Oil Painting on Board

Located in Hudson, NY

Ships at sunset are almost in silhouette on the mirror-like water. Set in a cool carved gilt frame.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Water Sets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Hand Hammered Samovar Coffee Pot Water Warmer
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Hand Hammered Samovar Coffee Pot Water Warmer

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Hand Hammered Samovar Coffee Pot Water Warmer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Hand Hammered Samovar Coffee Pot Warmer with Monogram. Item features monogram letters to front (see pic 4, illegible), very nice antique Samovar. Circ...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Art Deco Gorham Figural Silver Plated Ball Form Hot Water Samovar
Antique Art Deco Gorham Figural Silver Plated Ball Form Hot Water Samovar

Antique Art Deco Gorham Figural Silver Plated Ball Form Hot Water Samovar

By Gorham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Deco Gorham Figural Silver Plated Ball Form Hot Water Samovar with Monogram. Item features "D" monogram to rear (see pic 7), maiden female faces to legs, drop ring handle...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Water Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique English Silver-Plated Coffee Pot Hinged Lid, Ornate Hot Water Pot
Large Antique English Silver-Plated Coffee Pot Hinged Lid, Ornate Hot Water Pot

Large Antique English Silver-Plated Coffee Pot Hinged Lid, Ornate Hot Water Pot

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique English Silver-Plated Coffee Pot, Victorian Era, Late 19th Century Tall Cylindrical Form with Hinged Lid and Classical Proportions This exceptional Antique English silver-pla...

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Water Sets

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf

Pair of Early 20th Century George III Style Plated Hot Water Samovars, Elkington
Pair of Early 20th Century George III Style Plated Hot Water Samovars, Elkington

Pair of Early 20th Century George III Style Plated Hot Water Samovars, Elkington

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and large pair of English George III style plated hot water-tea Samovars, each urn-form finely chased with a floral design reservoir with side ring-shaped handles, surmounted ...

Category

Early 20th Century English George III Antique Water Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique j.g Ltd Heavy 925 Sterling Silver Hot Water Kettle With Hinged Cover
Antique j.g Ltd Heavy 925 Sterling Silver Hot Water Kettle With Hinged Cover

Antique j.g Ltd Heavy 925 Sterling Silver Hot Water Kettle With Hinged Cover

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: J.G Ltd  Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver Height: 9.00 inches Diameter: 6.00 inches Width: 10.00 inches Weight: 1073.54 grams Silver antique, tea pot. The...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Water Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Lakeland Landscape Vase
Large Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Lakeland Landscape Vase

Large Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Lakeland Landscape Vase

Located in Nottingham, GB

The panoramic lakeside scene features crisp tree reflections upon the water, set in dark relief over a frosted ground graduating from soft white into dusky pink tones.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Water Sets

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil water jug and tumbler set
Art Nouveau / Jugendstil water jug and tumbler set

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil water jug and tumbler set

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

An Art Nouveau period Jugendstil silver-plated water jug and tumbler set circa 1905. All pieces embossed with a stylized floral design. the set includes a large pitcher and six drink...

Category

Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Water Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Stevens & Williams Water Goblets
Set of 12 Stevens & Williams Water Goblets

Set of 12 Stevens & Williams Water Goblets

By Stevens & Williams

Located in Litchfield, CT

This stunning set of 12 goblets from the renowned British glassmaker Stevens & Williams is beyond rare (a single example is on display at the Corning Museum of glass) circa 1880s-189...

Category

1880s British Antique Water Sets

Materials

Cut Glass

Set of 12 Baccarat Vallee Pattern Water Goblets
Set of 12 Baccarat Vallee Pattern Water Goblets

Set of 12 Baccarat Vallee Pattern Water Goblets

By Baccarat

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890-1900, by Baccarat, France. This set of 12 magnificent late nineteenth-century crystal water goblets by Baccarat are perfect for any décor or table.

Category

1890s French Antique Water Sets

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 10 Baccarat "Vallee" Pattern Water Goblets
Set of 10 Baccarat "Vallee" Pattern Water Goblets

Set of 10 Baccarat "Vallee" Pattern Water Goblets

By Baccarat

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890-1900, by Baccarat, France. These magnificent late-nineteenth-century crystal water goblets in deep cranberry red by Baccarat showcase the superb skill and craftsmanship of...

Category

1890s French Antique Water Sets

Materials

Crystal

Set of Four Framed Bridge and Water Scene Prints
Set of Four Framed Bridge and Water Scene Prints

Set of Four Framed Bridge and Water Scene Prints

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A set of four framed original prints of British waterfront scenes depicting 19th century landscapes by English landscape painter Havell. In 1816 Havell painted a series of pictures ...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Water Sets

Materials

Paint

Vintage set of water from Ceramiche Rometti Umbertide, Italy 1930s
Vintage set of water from Ceramiche Rometti Umbertide, Italy 1930s

Vintage set of water from Ceramiche Rometti Umbertide, Italy 1930s

By Ceramica Umbertide di Pucci

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage set for water from Ceramiche Rometti Umbertide, Italy in the 1930s.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Water Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Great Water Horsetail, Variegated Horsetail & Blunt-topped Horsetail – 1873 Set
Great Water Horsetail, Variegated Horsetail & Blunt-topped Horsetail – 1873 Set

Great Water Horsetail, Variegated Horsetail & Blunt-topped Horsetail – 1873 Set

Located in Langweer, NL

The repetition of upright forms gives the set an almost architectural quality, making it particularly effective as a statement wall piece.

Category

1870s British Antique Water Sets

Materials

Paper

Spectacular Set of 24 Thomas Webb Rock Crystal Water Goblets
Spectacular Set of 24 Thomas Webb Rock Crystal Water Goblets

Spectacular Set of 24 Thomas Webb Rock Crystal Water Goblets

By Thomas Webb & Sons

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1900s, Thomas Webb, England. This striking set of 24 crystal water goblets in Thomas Webb’s signature look set a stylish table.

Category

1890s English Antique Water Sets

Materials

Rock Crystal

Set of 2 Victorian Brass Hot Water Jugs Original Verdigris
Set of 2 Victorian Brass Hot Water Jugs Original Verdigris

Set of 2 Victorian Brass Hot Water Jugs Original Verdigris

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 2 Victorian brass hot water jugs original verdigris 2 jugs or hot water cans, once the pride of the kitchen, now have been left in the condition which they were found un po...

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Crystal Water Goblets Set of 16 Extra Tall
Art Deco Crystal Water Goblets Set of 16 Extra Tall

Art Deco Crystal Water Goblets Set of 16 Extra Tall

Located in Litchfield, CT

These sublime, amazingly tall (11 3/4 inches) crystal water goblets, with their dramatic Art Deco silhouette and intricately-cut design, set a spectacular table.

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Water Sets

Materials

Crystal

Set of 12 Durand Gold Lustre Art Glass Water Goblets
Set of 12 Durand Gold Lustre Art Glass Water Goblets

Set of 12 Durand Gold Lustre Art Glass Water Goblets

By Durand

Located in Litchfield, CT

These rare golden orange luster water goblets by the renowned firm Durand Art Glass, are perfect for any table.

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Water Sets

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Reed & Barton Victorian Silver Plated Tilting Ice Water Pitcher Set
Antique Reed & Barton Victorian Silver Plated Tilting Ice Water Pitcher Set

Antique Reed & Barton Victorian Silver Plated Tilting Ice Water Pitcher Set

By Reed & Barton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ornate Antique Reed & Barton Victorian Silver Plated Tilting Ice Water Pitcher Set with Ceramic Lined Pitcher and Revolving Pedestal Base.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Chinese Water or Opium Pipe Set, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century
Rare Chinese Water or Opium Pipe Set, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century

Rare Chinese Water or Opium Pipe Set, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century

Located in MOUGINS, FR

A rare, high-quality Chinese water pipe (or opium pipe) dating from the late 19th century, end of the Qing Dynasty.

Category

1890s Chinese Antique Water Sets

Materials

Copper, Nickel, Zinc

Water Pitcher Set, Moritz Zdekauer, Altrohlau, Czech Republic, Late 19th Century
Water Pitcher Set, Moritz Zdekauer, Altrohlau, Czech Republic, Late 19th Century

Water Pitcher Set, Moritz Zdekauer, Altrohlau, Czech Republic, Late 19th Century

By Moritz Zdekauer Austria

Located in Madrid, ES

Porcelain. With marks. Water pitcher set decorated with stripes with floral elements in floral in vivid blue, red and gold tones.

Category

Late 19th Century Czech Neoclassical Antique Water Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Set of Four Shannon Irish Crystal Sutton Place Water Goblets
Vintage Set of Four Shannon Irish Crystal Sutton Place Water Goblets

Vintage Set of Four Shannon Irish Crystal Sutton Place Water Goblets

By Shannon Crystal

Located in New Orleans, LA

Offered for sale are four stemmed Shannon by Godinger Sutton Place Crystal water goblets, features are vertical cuts and crisscross pattern on upper portion of the bowl, stem has a b...

Category

1920s European Art Nouveau Antique Water Sets

Materials

Crystal

English Ironstone Imperial Hope & Carter Burgess Goddard Water Pitchers Set of 2
English Ironstone Imperial Hope & Carter Burgess Goddard Water Pitchers Set of 2

English Ironstone Imperial Hope & Carter Burgess Goddard Water Pitchers Set of 2

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage English Ironstone Imperial Hope & Carter and Burgess & Goddard Farmhouse Water Pitchers - Set of 2. Circa Early 20th Century.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Ironstone

Frog Bit and Water Plantain, Set of 2 Antique Botanical Plates, circa 1873
Frog Bit and Water Plantain, Set of 2 Antique Botanical Plates, circa 1873

Frog Bit and Water Plantain, Set of 2 Antique Botanical Plates, circa 1873

Located in Langweer, NL

They are two original sheets sold together as one lot, both given to British water and marsh plants. Plate 210 names Long Flowered Anacharis (Anacharis alsinastrum), Frog Bit (Hydroc...

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Water Sets

Materials

Paper

Antique Botanical Prints of Tulips & Water Hyacinth – Set of Three, c.1897
Antique Botanical Prints of Tulips & Water Hyacinth – Set of Three, c.1897

Antique Botanical Prints of Tulips & Water Hyacinth – Set of Three, c.1897

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Botanical Prints of Tulips & Water Hyacinth – Set of Three, c.1890 This beautiful set of three antique botanical chromolithographs captures the elegance of tulips and th...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Water Sets

Materials

Paper

Set of 3 Hand-Colored Horsetail Engravings, Wood, Field and Water, 1806-1809
Set of 3 Hand-Colored Horsetail Engravings, Wood, Field and Water, 1806-1809

Set of 3 Hand-Colored Horsetail Engravings, Wood, Field and Water, 1806-1809

Located in Langweer, NL

Three horsetails in sequence, Tab. 166 to 168: the wood, field and water horsetail. Same size, same upright habit, the strongest green in the volume.

Category

Early 19th Century German Antique Water Sets

Materials

Paper

Set of Twelve Mid-18th Century English Engravings of Water Birds by George Edwar
Set of Twelve Mid-18th Century English Engravings of Water Birds by George Edwar

Set of Twelve Mid-18th Century English Engravings of Water Birds by George Edwar

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A set of twelve mid-18th Century English engravings of water birds from 'A Natural History of Uncommon Birds' by George Edwards. 

Category

18th Century English Antique Water Sets

Materials

Paper

A set of three pen, ink and water colour sketches by Montague Dawson
A set of three pen, ink and water colour sketches by Montague Dawson

A set of three pen, ink and water colour sketches by Montague Dawson

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A set of three pen, ink and water color sketches set in a single frame, HMS Euphrates, HMS Irresistible and a hulk, a view of Sunbury Lock and a Dreadnought alongside at Portsmouth w...

Category

1870s English Antique Water Sets

Materials

Paint

Victorian Brass Hot Water Jugs, Set of 2, Mid-19th Century, England
Victorian Brass Hot Water Jugs, Set of 2, Mid-19th Century, England

Victorian Brass Hot Water Jugs, Set of 2, Mid-19th Century, England

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 2 Victorian brass hot water jugs Both jugs are stamped “Army and Navy Stores, so best quality and very clean The large Jug is 16” high x 19” long x 8” wide, the smaller is...

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 French Provincial 19th Century Stoneware Pottery Water Jugs with Patina
Set of 3 French Provincial 19th Century Stoneware Pottery Water Jugs with Patina

Set of 3 French Provincial 19th Century Stoneware Pottery Water Jugs with Patina

Located in IT

This charming set of three French Provincial stoneware pottery water jugs dates back to the 19th century and showcases a stunning time-worn patina.

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Water Sets

Materials

Pottery

Set of 6 Fine Art Deco Cut Crystal Water Glasses with Foliate Motifs
Set of 6 Fine Art Deco Cut Crystal Water Glasses with Foliate Motifs

Set of 6 Fine Art Deco Cut Crystal Water Glasses with Foliate Motifs

Located in New York, NY

This refined set of six Art Deco crystal water glasses were realized in France circa 1925.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Water Sets

Materials

Crystal

Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Decanter Set by Baccarat
Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Decanter Set by Baccarat

Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Decanter Set by Baccarat

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Baccarat presented the monarch with a gift of two magnificent Medici Vases, a large crystal Ewer, a fifteen piece Tea Service and a five-piece Water Set. The king then ordered a dinn...

Category

19th Century French Antique Water Sets

Materials

Ormolu

12 Rare Fry Glass Green Thread Water Goblets
12 Rare Fry Glass Green Thread Water Goblets

12 Rare Fry Glass Green Thread Water Goblets

By Fry Glass Company

Located in Litchfield, CT

Brilliantly Art Deco, this set of 12 water goblets feature a sleek silhouette ornamented with green threading.

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Water Sets

Materials

Blown Glass

Late 19th/early 20th century, Tobacco Water Pipe, China
Late 19th/early 20th century, Tobacco Water Pipe, China

Late 19th/early 20th century, Tobacco Water Pipe, China

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Tobacco Water Pipe with Set of Complete Accessories China Late 19th/early 20th century White metal (baiting), copper decoration, silk cording and tassel H: 22 in :: 56 cm Water pipe...

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Metal, Copper

1850 American Blown Flint Glass Water Goblets, S/12
1850 American Blown Flint Glass Water Goblets, S/12

1850 American Blown Flint Glass Water Goblets, S/12

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of 12 water goblets American, circa 1850. Clear blown flint glass in excllent original condition with no repairs or breaks.

Category

1850s American American Classical Antique Water Sets

Materials

Glass

Sinclaire 12 Blue Cut to Clear Crystal Water Goblets
Sinclaire 12 Blue Cut to Clear Crystal Water Goblets

Sinclaire 12 Blue Cut to Clear Crystal Water Goblets

By H.P. Sinclaire & Company

Located in Litchfield, CT

These sublime "cobalt blue" crystal water goblets set a spectacular table, circa 1900, by Sinclaire, American.

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Water Sets

Materials

Cut Glass

Juniata Alleghany Mountains - Antique Engraving, Pennsylvania View, ca.1830
Juniata Alleghany Mountains - Antique Engraving, Pennsylvania View, ca.1830

Juniata Alleghany Mountains - Antique Engraving, Pennsylvania View, ca.1830

Located in Langweer, NL

The composition centers on a rustic wooden bridge spanning a flowing river, with a lone figure crossing above the water, set against a backdrop of forested hills and distant mountain...

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Water Sets

Materials

Paper

Catalan Impressionist Mallorca Coastal Landscape Oil Painting Mediterranean
Catalan Impressionist Mallorca Coastal Landscape Oil Painting Mediterranean

Catalan Impressionist Mallorca Coastal Landscape Oil Painting Mediterranean

By Joaquin Terruella Matilla

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Painted in oil on paperboard, this small but remarkably forceful work captures a rocky Mediterranean inlet under a changing sky, with deep ultramarine water set against warm ochres, ...

Category

1920s Impressionist Antique Water Sets

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Massive Antique B.Altman's New York Marble Ice Water Fountain with Dolphin Spout
Massive Antique B.Altman's New York Marble Ice Water Fountain with Dolphin Spout

Massive Antique B.Altman's New York Marble Ice Water Fountain with Dolphin Spout

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Two holes appear at the right (with a crack). The lower lobed water basin is set in a demilune space with a fluted support, a rounded middle base with carved guilloche, on a cylindri...

Category

Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Water Sets

Materials

Marble, Copper

Large ceramic wash set Boch Freres Stamp set of 2
Large ceramic wash set Boch Freres Stamp set of 2

Large ceramic wash set Boch Freres Stamp set of 2

By Boch La Louviere

Located in Verviers, BE

The image shows an elegant, traditional ceramic wash set, consisting of a large washbasin and a matching water jug.

Category

1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Water Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Cut Crystal Tent and Basket Chandelier Attributed to Baccarat, circa 1890
Cut Crystal Tent and Basket Chandelier Attributed to Baccarat, circa 1890

Cut Crystal Tent and Basket Chandelier Attributed to Baccarat, circa 1890

By Baccarat

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Baccarat presented the monarch with a gift of two magnificent Medici Vases, a large crystal Ewer, a fifteen piece Tea Service and a five-piece Water Set. The king then ordered a dinn...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Water Sets

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Cherub Wall Appliques by Baccarat, circa 1890
Pair of Louis XVI Style Cherub Wall Appliques by Baccarat, circa 1890

Pair of Louis XVI Style Cherub Wall Appliques by Baccarat, circa 1890

By Baccarat

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Baccarat presented the monarch with a gift of two magnificent Medici Vases, a large crystal Ewer, a fifteen piece Tea Service and a five-piece Water Set. The king then ordered a dinn...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Water Sets

Materials

Bronze

Set of 10 French Antique Crystal Glasses, circa 1900
Set of 10 French Antique Crystal Glasses, circa 1900

Set of 10 French Antique Crystal Glasses, circa 1900

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Ideal for serving aperitifs, liqueurs, or water, this versatile set complements both classic and contemporary table settings.

Category

Early 1900s Czech Romantic Antique Water Sets

Materials

Crystal

Antique French Cut Crystal Decanter & Glass Set, 19th Century
Antique French Cut Crystal Decanter & Glass Set, 19th Century

Antique French Cut Crystal Decanter & Glass Set, 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The central decanter, with its faceted stopper and intricate body, adds a striking focal point to the ensemble. Perfect for wine, water, spirits, or aperitifs, this set is not only f...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Water Sets

Materials

Crystal

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako
Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

Located in Atlanta, GA

It normally consists of a carry case with a handle on top and two sake bottles, an open serving tray, a four-tiered food storage boxes called Jubako, and additional lidded storage bo...

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Water Sets

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Arts &Crafts Mission Porcelain Stylized ECLA Bowl & Pitcher Set, c1910
Antique Arts &Crafts Mission Porcelain Stylized ECLA Bowl & Pitcher Set, c1910

Antique Arts &Crafts Mission Porcelain Stylized ECLA Bowl & Pitcher Set, c1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts Mission style washbowl set by ECLA offers porcelain construction with stylized stained glass design; set includes water pitcher, wash bowl and toothbrush c...

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Water Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Attributed to James Powell Whitefriars Cut Crystal Carafe and Six Tumblers
Attributed to James Powell Whitefriars Cut Crystal Carafe and Six Tumblers

Attributed to James Powell Whitefriars Cut Crystal Carafe and Six Tumblers

Located in Nottingham, GB

Despite its age, the entire assembly remains completely practical for regular domestic use today, functioning seamlessly as a dramatic water service, bedside refreshment set, or styl...

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Water Sets

Materials

Crystal, Lead

The Wooden Bridge after Augustus Callcott, Etching by Léon Gaucherel, circa 1875
The Wooden Bridge after Augustus Callcott, Etching by Léon Gaucherel, circa 1875

The Wooden Bridge after Augustus Callcott, Etching by Léon Gaucherel, circa 1875

Located in Langweer, NL

This is an etching, and Gaucherel gives the scene a lively surface: dense, scribbled strokes in the foliage, crisp outlines on the bridge, and long horizontal lines for the still wat...

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Water Sets

Materials

Paper

Worcester First Period Porcelain Rock Strata Island Punch Bowl
Worcester First Period Porcelain Rock Strata Island Punch Bowl

Worcester First Period Porcelain Rock Strata Island Punch Bowl

Located in Nottingham, GB

The continuous landscape features tiered pagodas, traditional dwellings, windswept willow branches, and small sailing vessels set across rippling water beneath flocks of birds in fli...

Category

Late 18th Century Antique Water Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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Art Deco Large Green Glass Champagne Wine Water Set, Austria 1920s
Art Deco Large Green Glass Champagne Wine Water Set, Austria 1920s

Art Deco Large Green Glass Champagne Wine Water Set, Austria 1920s

By Oswald Haerdtl

Located in BUDAPEST, HU

Beautifully handcrafted hand blown green glasses set consisting of 10 champagne, 10 red wine, 10 white wine and 10 water glasses together with one water jug and two carafes with sto...

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Water Sets

Materials

Blown Glass

Brass Hot Water Urn
Brass Hot Water Urn

Brass Hot Water Urn

Unavailable

H 17 in W 13.5 in D 14 in

Brass Hot Water Urn

Located in Stamford, CT

An English brass and ivory hot water urn with reticulated upper gallery ending on a square footed base.

Category

19th Century English Antique Water Sets

Materials

Brass

English Mjolica Tea and Water Pots
English Mjolica Tea and Water Pots

English Mjolica Tea and Water Pots

Unavailable

H 7 in W 9 in D 3 in

English Mjolica Tea and Water Pots

By English School

Located in Milton, DE

These are wonderful and rare pots that have remained together throughout the years. One is a water pot for tea and the other is actually the tea pot. This was how they were made orig...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Pottery

English Copper Kitchen Hot Water Kettle, 19th Century
English Copper Kitchen Hot Water Kettle, 19th Century

English Copper Kitchen Hot Water Kettle, 19th Century

Located in Woodbridge, CT

English, copper kitchen hot water kettle with acorn finial and brass sides to the tubular top handle. Dovetailed on the body and bottom. Tinning is in useable excellent condition 6.7...

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Copper

Tea and Water Kettle by Peter Behrens for AEG
Tea and Water Kettle by Peter Behrens for AEG

Tea and Water Kettle by Peter Behrens for AEG

Unavailable

H 9.65 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Tea and Water Kettle by Peter Behrens for AEG

By AEG, Peter Behrens

Located in Cologne, DE

This electrical tea kettle of Peter Behrens is an important sample for the beginning of early Industrial Design. Peter Behrens established for the AEG the worlds first corporate desi...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Water Sets

Materials

Metal

Lot of Five English Silver-Plated Hotel  Style Water Pots
Lot of Five English Silver-Plated Hotel  Style Water Pots

Lot of Five English Silver-Plated Hotel Style Water Pots

Located in LAGNES France,, Other

A lot of 5 Hotel Style English Silver Plated Water pots. From left to right 1 - 5 1- Stamped Walker and Hall Sheffield 1 pint 15 cms High 2 -1 Pint Stamped Hard Soldered 1 Pint ...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Water Sets

Large Dutch or Flemish Brass Pear Shaped Water Kettle, circa 1875
Large Dutch or Flemish Brass Pear Shaped Water Kettle, circa 1875

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Located in Ambler, PA

Large Dutch or Flemish brass pear shaped water kettle. Swing handle. Dovetailed vertical seam. Large orb finial on lid, circa 1875.

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1870s Dutch Antique Water Sets

Materials

Brass

Early 18th-19th Century Pewter Lidded Hot Water Urn, Three Spouts, Wood Handles
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Early 18th-19th Century Pewter Lidded Hot Water Urn, Three Spouts, Wood Handles

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 18th-19th century pewter lidded hot water urn, three spouts, wood handles Measures: Overall: 12" diameter x 20" tall, base: 7.5" diameter.

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18th Century Antique Water Sets

Materials

Pewter

Set of Four Chinese Export Water Colors Of Birds
Set of Four Chinese Export Water Colors Of Birds

Set of Four Chinese Export Water Colors Of Birds

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H 14 in W 19 in D 1 in

Set of Four Chinese Export Water Colors Of Birds

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Classic set of four Chinese export water color bird paintings with period Chinoiserie frames.

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19th Century Antique Water Sets

Birds:  Set of 6 Water Fowl by Alexander Pope
Birds:  Set of 6 Water Fowl by Alexander Pope

Birds: Set of 6 Water Fowl by Alexander Pope

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H 24.5 in W 30.25 in

Birds: Set of 6 Water Fowl by Alexander Pope

By Alexander Pope

Located in Florham Park, NJ

ALEXANDER POPE (1849-1924) "Upland Game Birds and Water Fowl of the United States" Scribner’s Sons, New York 1877-78 Wood Duck, Brant, Golden Eye, Redhead, Buffle Head, ...

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19th Century American Antique Water Sets

Set of 4 Large Italian Water gilt torchieres c. 1840
Set of 4 Large Italian Water gilt torchieres c. 1840

Set of 4 Large Italian Water gilt torchieres c. 1840

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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19th Century Italian Antique Water Sets

Set of Three French Pewter Crucifix Holy Water Fonts/Bénitiers, 1900s
Set of Three French Pewter Crucifix Holy Water Fonts/Bénitiers, 1900s

Set of Three French Pewter Crucifix Holy Water Fonts/Bénitiers, 1900s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This collection of French pewter holy water crucifix fonts are beautiful. Two of the benetiers are from the early 1900s (the one with Jesus and one with the letters INRI) while one (...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Water Sets

Materials

Metal

Set of 13 Steuben Verre de Soie Water Goblets with Pitcher
Set of 13 Steuben Verre de Soie Water Goblets with Pitcher

Set of 13 Steuben Verre de Soie Water Goblets with Pitcher

By Steuben Glass, T. G. Hawkes & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This set of 13 Steuben verre de soie goblets and water pitcher is both beautiful and exceedingly rare.

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1920s American Adam Style Antique Water Sets

Materials

Blown Glass

Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Teaset HEPPLEWHITE 1907 6 Piece
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Teaset HEPPLEWHITE 1907 6 Piece

Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Teaset HEPPLEWHITE 1907 6 Piece

By Reed & Barton

Located in Miami, FL

Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Teaset HEPPLEWHITE 1907 Reed & Barton, sterling tea, water kettle, coffee, 6 pcs set Special Characteristics: 560 Sterling, Hollowware Discontinued Pi...

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1910s British Colonial Antique Water Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Water and Bowl Set of Persian Silver Extremely Detailed Hand Carved
Antique Water and Bowl Set of Persian Silver Extremely Detailed Hand Carved

Antique Water and Bowl Set of Persian Silver Extremely Detailed Hand Carved

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

Old Persian silver.84. water pitcher & bowl set.Great collectable and useable for Rosh Hashana ceremony for washing hands.could be called as Judaica too.

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1910s Persian Art Deco Antique Water Sets

Materials

Silver

Set of Three Onxy Holy Water Fonts/Benitiers with Medallions and Gilt Detailing
Set of Three Onxy Holy Water Fonts/Benitiers with Medallions and Gilt Detailing

Set of Three Onxy Holy Water Fonts/Benitiers with Medallions and Gilt Detailing

Located in Petaluma, CA

This lovely set of French Onyx holy water benetiers feature medallions with gilt detailing and glass fonts.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Water Sets

Materials

Marble

Copeland Wash Set, 6 Pieces
Copeland Wash Set, 6 Pieces

Copeland Wash Set, 6 Pieces

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Copeland blue-printed earthenware toilet set, circa 1880. The set includes a water jug, basin, small jug, toothbrush holder, mug, soapdish and cover.

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19th Century English Antique Water Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Exceptional Set Antique Georgian Irish Cut Crystal Decanters Glasses, circa 1875
Exceptional Set Antique Georgian Irish Cut Crystal Decanters Glasses, circa 1875

Exceptional Set Antique Georgian Irish Cut Crystal Decanters Glasses, circa 1875

Located in Houston, TX

Featuring two decanters with stoppers and an assortment of red wine, white wine, water and liqueur glasses this set is notable for the square bases of the glasses and the profusely d...

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Late 19th Century Irish George III Antique Water Sets

Materials

Crystal

Set of 8 English Striation Air Twist Stem Wine Goblets, 19th Century or Earlier
Set of 8 English Striation Air Twist Stem Wine Goblets, 19th Century or Earlier

Set of 8 English Striation Air Twist Stem Wine Goblets, 19th Century or Earlier

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

Additional information: Style: Victorian Material: Glass Type: Wine Goblet Color: Clear Lid Type: Twist Glassware Type: Wine Glass Brand: Unmarked Set Includes: Goblet, W...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Glass

Original Antique Cruise Travel Poster North Via Szczecin Stettin Scandinavia Art
Original Antique Cruise Travel Poster North Via Szczecin Stettin Scandinavia Art

Original Antique Cruise Travel Poster North Via Szczecin Stettin Scandinavia Art

Located in London, GB

Original antique cruise travel poster - North Via Szczecin Travel to Scandinavia on modern passenger liners / Nach Dem Norden Uber Stettin Reisen Sie nach Skandinavien mit den modern...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Water Sets

Materials

Paper

Indian Ruby, Emerald and Pearl Necklet, Earrings and Bracelet
Indian Ruby, Emerald and Pearl Necklet, Earrings and Bracelet

Indian Ruby, Emerald and Pearl Necklet, Earrings and Bracelet

Located in Malvern, Victoria

A bracelet in the design with additional fresh water pearls completes the set. For the set: Necklace $8,000 Earrings $4,000 Bracelet $4,000

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1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crystal Vase Designed by Keith Murray for Royal Brierley
Crystal Vase Designed by Keith Murray for Royal Brierley

Crystal Vase Designed by Keith Murray for Royal Brierley

By Keith Murray, Royal Brierley

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

The undulated effect is designed to mimic rippling water and is set as the back drop to the etching of a fish and three bubbles.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Water Sets

Materials

Crystal

Edwardian Diamond Natural Pearl Platinum Large Statement Brooch
Edwardian Diamond Natural Pearl Platinum Large Statement Brooch

Edwardian Diamond Natural Pearl Platinum Large Statement Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

. - weight is 11.6 grams Further embellished with 12 old European cut Diamonds and rose cut diamonds – approx 1.25 Ct of Diamonds in total G-VVS/SI for Diamonds of fine quality and a...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Victorian Suffragette Silver Fabulous Design, circa 1900 Pendant
Antique Victorian Suffragette Silver Fabulous Design, circa 1900 Pendant

Antique Victorian Suffragette Silver Fabulous Design, circa 1900 Pendant

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A beautiful garland of Paste stones cascade from the central pendant. Beautiful fresh water Pearls are set around the gallery of this Victorian pendant.

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Pearl, Other, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Suffragette Gold Bracelet circa 1900
Antique Victorian Suffragette Gold Bracelet circa 1900

Antique Victorian Suffragette Gold Bracelet circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

The peridot is a stone of lightness and beauty and was believed to be a stone of springtime by ancients who considered it a gift from Mother Nature. Beautiful fresh water pearls are...

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Suffragette Pendant Amethyst Peridot Pearls, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Suffragette Pendant Amethyst Peridot Pearls, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Suffragette Pendant Amethyst Peridot Pearls, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

The peridot is a stone of lightness and beauty and was believed to be a stone of springtime by ancients who considered it a gift from Mother Nature. Beautiful fresh water pearls are...

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yoshitoshi, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Monk, Prayer, Spirits, Waterfall
Yoshitoshi, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Monk, Prayer, Spirits, Waterfall

Yoshitoshi, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Monk, Prayer, Spirits, Waterfall

By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Located in London, GB

In Yoshitoshi's design, the rising mist of the waterfall is embossed, animating the crashing water. The waterfall is set at an angle, creating a deep perspective at the top while at ...

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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Antique Water Sets

Materials

Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

GOUDA dutch multicolor polychrome Art Nouveau porcelain water set circa 1900
GOUDA dutch multicolor polychrome Art Nouveau porcelain water set circa 1900

GOUDA dutch multicolor polychrome Art Nouveau porcelain water set circa 1900

By Gouda Vase

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible GOUDA dutch multicolor ceramic water set of a plate, jar and two glasses Art Nouveau circa 1900 perfect all.

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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Water Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Baccarat white opaline water set, Napoléon III period circa 1860
Baccarat white opaline water set, Napoléon III period circa 1860

Baccarat white opaline water set, Napoléon III period circa 1860

By Baccarat

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine white opaline water set by Baccarat : a water bottle, a lemon balm or liquor bottle, a sugar pot, two glasses and the tray.

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Water Sets

Materials

Opaline Glass

Hot Water Urn
Hot Water Urn

Hot Water Urn

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Hot Water Urn

Located in New York, NY

William Thomson (1777-1833), New York (active 1810-33)

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19th Century American Antique Water Sets

Materials

Silver

English 19th Century Mason's Ironstone "Water Lily" Pattern Four-Piece Tea Set
English 19th Century Mason's Ironstone "Water Lily" Pattern Four-Piece Tea Set

English 19th Century Mason's Ironstone "Water Lily" Pattern Four-Piece Tea Set

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare and important antique English Mason's ironstone "Water Lily" pattern four-piece tea set including teapot, covered sugar, cream jug and waste bowl Teapot shape as illustrated ...

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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Water Sets

Materials

Ironstone

18th Century Italian Marble Holy Water Fonts in Napoleon III Style
18th Century Italian Marble Holy Water Fonts in Napoleon III Style

18th Century Italian Marble Holy Water Fonts in Napoleon III Style

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts. In good condition. Perfect for Soap Dishes.

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18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Water Sets

Materials

Marble

George III Style Sheffield Hot Water Urn
George III Style Sheffield Hot Water Urn

George III Style Sheffield Hot Water Urn

Located in Dallas, TX

George III style Sheffield hot water urn

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19th Century English Antique Water Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Sterling Silver Hot Water or Coffee Jug
Victorian Sterling Silver Hot Water or Coffee Jug

Victorian Sterling Silver Hot Water or Coffee Jug

By John Aldwinckle & James Slater

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver hot water / coffee jug; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection. This fine antique Victorian sterling ...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Giant 19thc Enameled Metal  Hot Water Kettle From Pennsylvania
Giant 19thc Enameled Metal  Hot Water Kettle From Pennsylvania

Giant 19thc Enameled Metal Hot Water Kettle From Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS COOL 19THC BIG TEA KETTLE IS A BLUE & WHITE ENAMELED TEA KETTLE.POSSIBLY A FIRESIDE OR FOR A POT BELLY STOVE TYPE HOT WATER KETTLE.THE CONDITION IS VERY GOOD WITH MINOR CHIPS I...

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19th Century American Antique Water Sets

Materials

Metal

Large Victorian Hot Water Urn  Presented to Bob Hope
Large Victorian Hot Water Urn  Presented to Bob Hope

Large Victorian Hot Water Urn Presented to Bob Hope

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1900 Hand Chased Silver Plate Hot Water Urn, probably English and Presented to Bob Hope, measuring 26" inch in height and 12" inch wide this piece is in excellent condition wit...

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Early 1900s British Antique Water Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Six Antique English Mason's Ironstone "Water Lily" Pattern Teacups and Saucers
Six Antique English Mason's Ironstone "Water Lily" Pattern Teacups and Saucers

Six Antique English Mason's Ironstone "Water Lily" Pattern Teacups and Saucers

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Set of six rare antique English Mason's ironstone "Water Lily" pattern teacups and saucers.

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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Water Sets

Materials

Ironstone

George V Coffeepot & Water Pot - Art Deco  - English Sterling Silver - 1935
George V Coffeepot & Water Pot - Art Deco  - English Sterling Silver - 1935

George V Coffeepot & Water Pot - Art Deco - English Sterling Silver - 1935

By Walker & Hall

Located in New York, NY

George V sterling silver coffeepot and hot water pot. Made by Walker & Hall in Sheffield in 1935. Each: faceted baluster body. Four attenuated hoof supports with stylized foliate mou...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Water Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Carved Garden Stone Bird Bath
English Carved Garden Stone Bird Bath

English Carved Garden Stone Bird Bath

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English Carved Garden Stone Bird Bath

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English garden bird bath of carved stone, featuring a square top with recessed area for water, set upon a tapering square column and raised plinth base.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Water Sets

Materials

Stone

Antique 19th Century Copper Tea Coffee Pot Campfire Ship Kettle Water Can
Antique 19th Century Copper Tea Coffee Pot Campfire Ship Kettle Water Can

Antique 19th Century Copper Tea Coffee Pot Campfire Ship Kettle Water Can

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique copper coffee kettle used to brew over an open flame in the late 19th century.  Measures: 14".  

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Materials

Copper

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A Vintage Pair of Carved Porcelain Carp on Carved Hard Wood Bases

Located in Hudson, NY

The modeling is lively and the carp in fact appear to be leaping out of the water. Set upon vintage hard wood carved oriental bases the pair make a great mantel or console decoration

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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Water Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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Attractive Alabaster Model of a Girl Dancing in a Fountain

Attractive Alabaster Model of a Girl Dancing in a Fountain

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An attractive alabaster model of a girl dancing in a fountain, the figure with one arm over her head and the other clutching a diaphanous pinkish alabaster drapery which contrasts w...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Water Sets

Set of Three Victorian Water Colors
Set of Three Victorian Water Colors

Set of Three Victorian Water Colors

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Set of Three Victorian Water Colors

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of three Victorian water colors featuring a beach scenes on paper.

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Water Sets

Keller - 8pc. Louis XVI 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set, Museum Quality
Keller - 8pc. Louis XVI 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set, Museum Quality

Keller - 8pc. Louis XVI 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set, Museum Quality

By Gustave Keller Freres

Located in Wilmington, DE

These artists incorporated innovative approaches to materials and techniques while remaining true to Keller's emphasis on beauty, precision, and creativity; exemplified in this amazi...

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Water Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modernist Venetian Water Goblets Set of 14
Modernist Venetian Water Goblets Set of 14

Modernist Venetian Water Goblets Set of 14

Located in Litchfield, CT

Featuring a refined modern silhouette complimented by a bold color scheme, these hand-blown water goblets are superbly made. Set of 14. Remarks from Lawrence Jeffrey: "Art Deco me...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Water Sets

Moser Water Goblets Set of 10 Austria
Moser Water Goblets Set of 10 Austria

Moser Water Goblets Set of 10 Austria

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Moser Water Goblets Set of 10 Austria

By Moser

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, by Moser, Austria. These ornate cut and gilt water goblets are a striking addition to any table. Sublime Florentine scrolls with cornucopia of flowers and trailing vines...

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1890s Austrian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Cut Glass

Set of 9 Framed Art Water Bird Set of Prints 1900s
Set of 9 Framed Art Water Bird Set of Prints 1900s

Set of 9 Framed Art Water Bird Set of Prints 1900s

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Set of 9 professionally framed bird prints. The framing is of recent date and the bookplate prints are from the early 1900s.

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Early 20th Century American Romantic Antique Water Sets

Materials

Metal, Wire

19th Century Venetian Water Goblets  Set of 12
19th Century Venetian Water Goblets  Set of 12

19th Century Venetian Water Goblets Set of 12

Located in Litchfield, CT

These beautiful Victorian ruby water goblets from Venice feature a classical form with finely detailed aventurine gold flake stems. Hand blown, their look is both dramatic and elegan...

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19th Century Italian Antique Water Sets

Set of 8  Steuben Spanish Green Crystal Water Goblets Armorial
Set of 8  Steuben Spanish Green Crystal Water Goblets Armorial

Set of 8 Steuben Spanish Green Crystal Water Goblets Armorial

By Steuben Glass

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This set of 8 hand blown llarge and heavy crystal water goblets create a dramatic and bold addition to a table setting.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Water Sets

Materials

Crystal

“British Fresh-Water Fishes, " Two-Volume Set by William Houghton
“British Fresh-Water Fishes, " Two-Volume Set by William Houghton

“British Fresh-Water Fishes, " Two-Volume Set by William Houghton

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an 1879 first edition, two-volume set of the Classic fishing reference work, “British Fresh-Water Fishes” that was authored by the Reverend William Houghton and is regarded a...

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19th Century British Antique Water Sets

Circa 1930s Set of 10 Cambridge "Rose Point" Water Goblets
Circa 1930s Set of 10 Cambridge "Rose Point" Water Goblets

Circa 1930s Set of 10 Cambridge "Rose Point" Water Goblets

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1930s set of 10 Cambridge "Rose Point" water goblets.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Water Sets

Materials

Glass

Set of Nine 1920s Swedish Framed Chromolithographs of Water Birds
Set of Nine 1920s Swedish Framed Chromolithographs of Water Birds

Set of Nine 1920s Swedish Framed Chromolithographs of Water Birds

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This collection of Swedish birds is by the Finnish artists Magnus von Wright (1805-1868) and Wilhelm von Wright (1810 - 1887) who were well known in the 1800s as both artists and orn...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Water Sets

Vintage English Ironstone White Farmhouse Milk Water Pitchers - Set of 2
Vintage English Ironstone White Farmhouse Milk Water Pitchers - Set of 2

Vintage English Ironstone White Farmhouse Milk Water Pitchers - Set of 2

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage English Ironstone White Farmhouse Milk Water Pitchers - Set of 2. Circa Early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Ironstone

Set of 2 Large Aged Terracotta Water Jars – Ethnic Java Style
Set of 2 Large Aged Terracotta Water Jars – Ethnic Java Style

Set of 2 Large Aged Terracotta Water Jars – Ethnic Java Style

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of 2 large, smoothly aged terracotta water jars in traditional ethnic Java style.

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Antique Water Sets

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

18th Century Italian Set of Six Water Gilded Urn Back Chairs
18th Century Italian Set of Six Water Gilded Urn Back Chairs

18th Century Italian Set of Six Water Gilded Urn Back Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Tara Shaw Antiques - 18c Italian Watergilded Urn Back Set of 6 Chairs. One of a kind set of 6 hand carved chairs purchased in Fossano, Italy. Neo-classical wreath carving on the urn ...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Water Sets

Materials

Wood

Vibrant Set of Six French Art Deco Water Colors of  Fashion Designs
Vibrant Set of Six French Art Deco Water Colors of  Fashion Designs

Vibrant Set of Six French Art Deco Water Colors of Fashion Designs

Located in San Francisco, CA

A well-rendered and vibrant set of six French art deco water colors fashion designs; each water color drawing depicting a posed young woman dressed in the latest 1920's Paris fashion...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Water Sets

Set of Ten Rare French Portieux Vallerysthal  Yellow Opaline Wine Water Goblet
Set of Ten Rare French Portieux Vallerysthal  Yellow Opaline Wine Water Goblet

Set of Ten Rare French Portieux Vallerysthal Yellow Opaline Wine Water Goblet

By Portieux Vallerysthal

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of Ten Rare French Portieux Vallerysthal Yellow Wine Water Goblet.

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Early 20th Century European Antique Water Sets

Materials

Opaline Glass

Set of Antique English Wedgwood "Pearlware" Flow Blue Water Nymph Dinner Plates
Set of Antique English Wedgwood "Pearlware" Flow Blue Water Nymph Dinner Plates

Set of Antique English Wedgwood "Pearlware" Flow Blue Water Nymph Dinner Plates

By Wedgwood

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Set of fine and rare antique English Wedgwood "Pearlware" "Water Nymph" flow blue dinner plates.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Water Sets

Materials

Pearlware

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A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Water Sets

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Paris Porcelain Restauration Style Tea Set, France, Circa 1880
Paris Porcelain Restauration Style Tea Set, France, Circa 1880

Paris Porcelain Restauration Style Tea Set, France, Circa 1880

$2,735Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 8.47 in Dm 8.47 in

Paris Porcelain Restauration Style Tea Set, France, Circa 1880

Located in PARIS, FR

Charming Restauration style Paris porcelain tea set with red and gold Amati background, composed of a teapot, five cups with winding handle and their saucer, and a bowl. This set, li...

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1880s French Restauration Antique Water Sets

Materials

Gold

English Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Part Dessert Service, circa 1815
English Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Part Dessert Service, circa 1815

English Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Part Dessert Service, circa 1815

Located in New York, NY

Comprising footed compote, pair of covered sauce tureens, one gallery (partially restored), pair of lozenge-shaped dishes, pair of kidney-shaped dishes, four shell dishes, four squar...

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1810s English Antique Water Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Mid-Century Modern hand made Copper Watering Can, 1970s
Vintage Mid-Century Modern hand made Copper Watering Can, 1970s

Vintage Mid-Century Modern hand made Copper Watering Can, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern copper watering can with a long spout, made by Wall Metallkunst. Great lines, great original condition with wonderful patina. marked with manufa...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Water Sets

Materials

Copper

Limoges - Porcelain Tea/coffee Service
Limoges - Porcelain Tea/coffee Service

Limoges - Porcelain Tea/coffee Service

$1,369

H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in

Limoges - Porcelain Tea/coffee Service

By Limoges

Located in Beaune, FR

Limoges porcelain tea or coffee service in the Sèvres style. This service consists of two cups and saucers, a sugar bowl, a milk jug, a teapot, and a tray. The set is decorated with ...

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20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Water Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Haviland Limoges France Porcelain Dinner Service for Twelve
Early 20th Century Haviland Limoges France Porcelain Dinner Service for Twelve

Early 20th Century Haviland Limoges France Porcelain Dinner Service for Twelve

By Limoges

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined and highly decorative Haviland Limoges porcelain dinner service for twelve, produced in early 20th century France and executed in an elegant pattern featuring a richly satu...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Water Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Tea Service with Rich Gilt Decoration
Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Tea Service with Rich Gilt Decoration

Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Tea Service with Rich Gilt Decoration

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This refined Paris porcelain tea service dates from the early 19th-century and beautifully reflects the elegance and technical mastery of French porcelain production during the Empir...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Water Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

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Located in Great Barrington, MA

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Located in Brighton, Sussex

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Located in Waalwijk, NL

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$950

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Located in Sheffield, MA

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Located in Ferndale, MI

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Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

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Ceramic

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An assortment of antique water sets is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique water sets — often made from metal, ceramic and glass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique water sets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Art Deco and Georgian antique water sets are consistently popular styles. Many antique water sets are appealing in their simplicity, but Mason's Ironstone, Baccarat and Cristalleries De Baccarat produced popular antique water sets that are worth a look.

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Antique water sets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $235 and the highest can go for as much as $85,000.

Questions About Antique Water Sets

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024
    To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. 

    In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England. 

    Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.

    Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.

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