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Willem Hendriks "The Old Well" Original Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas
Willem Hendriks "The Old Well" Original Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas

Willem Hendriks "The Old Well" Original Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas

By Willem Hendriks 1

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The painting is an oil on canvas and is titled "The Old Well" and depicts a Dutch woman at a well outside a rustic rural cottage.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Well

Materials

Canvas

Daytime Watering Hole at Well in French Village 19th Century Oil Painting
Daytime Watering Hole at Well in French Village 19th Century Oil Painting

Daytime Watering Hole at Well in French Village 19th Century Oil Painting

Located in Stockholm, SE

This beautiful painting depicts a crowded scene of a watering hole at a well in the midst of a sunny, hot day, located on the street of a provincial village supposedly located somewh...

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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Well

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Cluny Hotel Well - Reduction In Patinated Plaster And Wrought Iron, Late 19th C.
Cluny Hotel Well - Reduction In Patinated Plaster And Wrought Iron, Late 19th C.

Cluny Hotel Well - Reduction In Patinated Plaster And Wrought Iron, Late 19th C.

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Cluny Hotel Well (Reduction) : Unusual patinated plaster and wrought iron reduction of the Cluny Hotel Well*, adorned with a gargoyle of a "wild man" (François Sauvage)*.

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Well

Materials

Wrought Iron

1926 Play Well Art Deco Bridge Playing Cards Nymph Silhouette Sunset - No Royals
1926 Play Well Art Deco Bridge Playing Cards Nymph Silhouette Sunset - No Royals

1926 Play Well Art Deco Bridge Playing Cards Nymph Silhouette Sunset - No Royals

Located in Red Lion, PA

1926 Play-Well Art Deco Bridge Playing Cards “Nymph Silhouette Sunset”: No Royals, Original Box This evocative 1926 Play-Well Art Deco bridge playing card deck is a striking example...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Well

Materials

Paper

Sarah Porter, "Queen of the Touters at Tunbridge Wells" Engraving, circa 1770
Sarah Porter, "Queen of the Touters at Tunbridge Wells" Engraving, circa 1770

Sarah Porter, "Queen of the Touters at Tunbridge Wells" Engraving, circa 1770

Located in Lowestoft, GB

After Vander Smissen 'Mrs Sarah Porter, Queen of the Touters at Tunbridge Wells', a mezzotint, engraved by William Pether circa 1770, glazed in ebonised, gilt & gesso wood frame.

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Late 18th Century English Antique Well

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paper

Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"
Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"

Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"

By Thomas Hudson

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century library writing barometric / barometer pen holder and ink stand, Circa 1860s-1880s. Made of brass featuring pewter inkwell with glass dome reservoir and slots f...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Well

Materials

Brass, Pewter

18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis
18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis

18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis

By Delft

Located in Hastings, GB

A superb 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well and Desk Stand attributed to Anthoni Pennis, beautifully decorated in the chinoiserie style.

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Well

Materials

Pottery

Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well
Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well

Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well

Located in Shrewsbury, GB

A superb George III lady's mahogany writing desk with hidden ink pots and a drawer, circa 1790. The desk stands on four reeded legs and on original brass castors. An unusual feature ...

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Late 18th Century George III Antique Well

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot
Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot

Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Each case is intricately engraved with a patterned scroll motif; most notably the example from Persia and Japan, and have an ink well incorporated into their composition. The lids of...

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18th Century Japanese Anglo-Indian Antique Well

Materials

Brass

"Lady and Baby by The Wishing Well" Still Bank, German, circa 1910
"Lady and Baby by The Wishing Well" Still Bank, German, circa 1910

"Lady and Baby by The Wishing Well" Still Bank, German, circa 1910

Located in Incline Village, NV

A hand-carved and painted brown pine tree is attached at the opposite corner with a large water well to the other corner. A lady with outstretched arms and a "King Cole" type headdre...

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1910s German Folk Art Antique Well

Materials

Wood

Old Riveted Well Bucket   This is a rare bucket in the traditional shape
Old Riveted Well Bucket   This is a rare bucket in the traditional shape

Old Riveted Well Bucket This is a rare bucket in the traditional shape

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Old Riveted Well Bucket This is a rare bucket in the traditional shape used for a deep well, this charming piece has riveted construction and with a swing handle The bucket is in ...

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19th Century Country Antique Well

Materials

Metal

Rare Antique Print – Christ with Nicodemus & Samaritan Woman at the Well, c.1700
Rare Antique Print – Christ with Nicodemus & Samaritan Woman at the Well, c.1700

Rare Antique Print – Christ with Nicodemus & Samaritan Woman at the Well, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Light age-related toning and minor handling marks, otherwise clean and well-preserved. Wide margins. Framing tips: These paired biblical scenes are well-suited for presentation in a...

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Early 1700s Dutch Antique Well

Materials

Paper

Edwardian c1902 English Ink Well with Sterling Silver Top by James Deakin & Sons
Edwardian c1902 English Ink Well with Sterling Silver Top by James Deakin & Sons

Edwardian c1902 English Ink Well with Sterling Silver Top by James Deakin & Sons

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Glass ink well with a sterling silver hinged top, bearing English hallmarks: letter date for 1902 & maker’s mark “J.D.

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Well

Materials

Sterling Silver

Joseph’s Well in the Citadel of Cairo – Section and Plan Engraving, Egypt 1776
Joseph’s Well in the Citadel of Cairo – Section and Plan Engraving, Egypt 1776

Joseph’s Well in the Citadel of Cairo – Section and Plan Engraving, Egypt 1776

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Joseph’s Well in the Citadel of Cairo – Section and Plan Engraving, Egypt 1776 Description: This detailed architectural engraving from 1776 presents the ground plan, sectiona...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Well

Materials

Paper

Statue of Rebecca at the well, signed by Carmelo Fontana signed Carmelo Fontana
Statue of Rebecca at the well, signed by Carmelo Fontana signed Carmelo Fontana

Statue of Rebecca at the well, signed by Carmelo Fontana signed Carmelo Fontana

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and most impressive Italian 19th century white Carrara and Diaspro Tenero marble statue of Rebecca at the well, signed by Carmelo Fontana. Rebecca is standing proudly o...

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19th Century Antique Well

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plated Two-Piece Well Tree and Meat Dome
19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plated Two-Piece Well Tree and Meat Dome

19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plated Two-Piece Well Tree and Meat Dome

By Sheffield

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant two-piece antique copper well tree with warming jacket, with meat cover dome was created in England, circa 1870.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Well

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Rare Chinese circa 1840 Campaign Chest Ornate Metal Work Swastika Well Being
Rare Chinese circa 1840 Campaign Chest Ornate Metal Work Swastika Well Being

Rare Chinese circa 1840 Campaign Chest Ornate Metal Work Swastika Well Being

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1840 Chinese hand carved campaign chest with ornate metal strap work depicting the Swastika A very good looking well made a...

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1840s Chinese Campaign Antique Well

Materials

Wood

Original Antique Print After H. Leutemann, Reynard the Fox-Gieremund In The Well
Original Antique Print After H. Leutemann, Reynard the Fox-Gieremund In The Well

Original Antique Print After H. Leutemann, Reynard the Fox-Gieremund In The Well

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

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1850s English Black Forest Antique Well

Materials

Paper

John Yeend King, well-listed British painter. Oil on canvas. Two boys fishing.
John Yeend King, well-listed British painter. Oil on canvas. Two boys fishing.

John Yeend King, well-listed British painter. Oil on canvas. Two boys fishing.

Located in København, Copenhagen

John Yeend King (1855-1924), a well-listed British painter. Oil on canvas. A country scene with two boys fishing by a stream.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Well

Materials

Canvas

18th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Christ & Woman at the Well, Portugal
18th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Christ & Woman at the Well, Portugal

18th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Christ & Woman at the Well, Portugal

Located in Round Top, TX

Large original oil on canvas painting of Christ and the Samaritan woman at the well (based on Biblical passage from John 4). Just under 7' tall with frame.

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Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Well

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

19th C English Silver Plate Figural Crown Lion Shield Ink Well Inkwell Holder
19th C English Silver Plate Figural Crown Lion Shield Ink Well Inkwell Holder

19th C English Silver Plate Figural Crown Lion Shield Ink Well Inkwell Holder

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a fantastic fine quality silver plate inkwell in the form of a standing lion with a crown on his head and is holding a shield. The shield is engraved with someone's initials...

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Well

Materials

Silver Plate

Carved Italian Alabaster Sculpture of a Maiden at the Well, circa 1900
Carved Italian Alabaster Sculpture of a Maiden at the Well, circa 1900

Carved Italian Alabaster Sculpture of a Maiden at the Well, circa 1900

By Emmanuel Villanis

Located in Tarzana, CA

Carved Italian Alabaster sculpture of a maiden at the water fountain Italy, circa 1900. Depicting a young maiden leaning on a decorated water fountain, with a onyx ball finial....

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Well

Materials

Alabaster

17th Century Oil on Canvas Spanish Painting Jesus and the Samaritan at the Well
17th Century Oil on Canvas Spanish Painting Jesus and the Samaritan at the Well

17th Century Oil on Canvas Spanish Painting Jesus and the Samaritan at the Well

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Oil on canvas artwork depicting a religious subject, Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well, with good pictorial quality. The painting unfolds horizontally, with a pleasantly deep...

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1680s Spanish Antique Well

Materials

Canvas

19thC Nepalese Jain Bronze Jina with Vines Growing up His Legs. Large, Well Cast
19thC Nepalese Jain Bronze Jina with Vines Growing up His Legs. Large, Well Cast

19thC Nepalese Jain Bronze Jina with Vines Growing up His Legs. Large, Well Cast

Located in Ukiah, CA

The individually modeled facial features, well-articulated fingers and toes, and crisply defined spiral hair curls further attest to the quality of craftsmanship.

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19th Century Nepalese Antique Well

Materials

Bronze, Copper

A Circa 1900 Cast Replica Model of the François Sauvage Well Head, Cluny, Paris
A Circa 1900 Cast Replica Model of the François Sauvage Well Head, Cluny, Paris

A Circa 1900 Cast Replica Model of the François Sauvage Well Head, Cluny, Paris

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Dating to circa 1900, this charming French well head is a replica of an original 15th-century well covering.

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Early 1900s French Medieval Antique Well

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone, Cement, Metal, Iron

Weathered Wall Bracket, carved with Shell Decoration  This is a well weathered p
Weathered Wall Bracket, carved with Shell Decoration  This is a well weathered p

Weathered Wall Bracket, carved with Shell Decoration This is a well weathered p

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Weathered Wall Bracket, carved with Shell Decoration This is a well weathered piece, the bracket is made in hard plaster with a very worn gilt finish It is in generally good conditi...

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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Well

Materials

Plaster

Pair of 17th-Century Burmese Bronze Mon Style Buddhas on Custom Bases. Well Cast
Pair of 17th-Century Burmese Bronze Mon Style Buddhas on Custom Bases. Well Cast

Pair of 17th-Century Burmese Bronze Mon Style Buddhas on Custom Bases. Well Cast

Located in Ukiah, CA

A highly appealing and rare matched pair of 17th-century Burmese bronze Buddhas, beautifully cast in the refined Mon style, and presented on newly commissioned custom museum-quality ...

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17th Century Burmese Antique Well

Materials

Bronze

Large and Well-Preserved Neanderthal Stone Tool with Blue-White Patina and Old L
Large and Well-Preserved Neanderthal Stone Tool with Blue-White Patina and Old L

Large and Well-Preserved Neanderthal Stone Tool with Blue-White Patina and Old L

Located in London, GB

A beautifully preserved and notably large neanderthal stone tool, crafted by our early ancestors from a flint nodule. Almost ionic of the Neanderthals of the Middle Palaeolithic, thi...

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15th Century and Earlier French Prehistoric Antique Well

Materials

Stone

French Charles X Large Marble and Gilded Bronze Ink Well and Candle Stand
French Charles X Large Marble and Gilded Bronze Ink Well and Candle Stand

French Charles X Large Marble and Gilded Bronze Ink Well and Candle Stand

Located in Hudson, NY

Cast with 4 holes to rest the quills or pens two wells for ink and a candlestand in the center. The bronze is well cast and has the more expensive attribute of matte and burnished el...

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Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Well

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A small well cast late 19 Century Bronzed Metal Statue of Napoleon on horseback
A small well cast late 19 Century Bronzed Metal Statue of Napoleon on horseback

A small well cast late 19 Century Bronzed Metal Statue of Napoleon on horseback

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A well cast patinated bronzed metal statue of Napoleon Bonaparte in full military garb on his horse Marengo.

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Well

Materials

Metal

Elegant and Well-Carved French Louis XV Style Ivory Painted & Silver Gilt Bench
Elegant and Well-Carved French Louis XV Style Ivory Painted & Silver Gilt Bench

Elegant and Well-Carved French Louis XV Style Ivory Painted & Silver Gilt Bench

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elegant and well-carved French Louis XV style ivory painted and silver-gilt bench perfect for the foot of a bed, the shaped padded seat above a scalloped apron raised on graceful ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Well

Antique Religious Print 'No. 13' Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well, circa 1840
Antique Religious Print 'No. 13' Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well, circa 1840

Antique Religious Print 'No. 13' Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well, circa 1840

Located in Langweer, NL

This plate shows a scene from the Old Testament; Rebecca and Elizer at the Well.’ This print originates from a rare set of plates showing scenes from the Old Testament and the New...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Well

Materials

Paper

Oil on Canvas Painting "A Drink at the Well"  by Thomas Hicks 19th Century
Oil on Canvas Painting "A Drink at the Well"  by Thomas Hicks 19th Century

Oil on Canvas Painting "A Drink at the Well" by Thomas Hicks 19th Century

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An oil painting on canvas titled "A drink at the well" by Thomas Hicks (1823-1890) The painting with a courting couple, in a newer Hudson Valley school frame.

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1870s American Victorian Antique Well

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

18th C. Spanish hand carved Stone Well-Head Cover 'Great for a Garden Planter'
18th C. Spanish hand carved Stone Well-Head Cover 'Great for a Garden Planter'

18th C. Spanish hand carved Stone Well-Head Cover 'Great for a Garden Planter'

Located in Atlanta, GA

This piece would have once graced a wellhead (top of well) as a cover to protect debris from contaminating of a fresh water source, while also allowing for access.

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18th Century Spanish Antique Well

Materials

Stone

A fine quality pair of early 19th Century Regency period well-cast bronze Models
A fine quality pair of early 19th Century Regency period well-cast bronze Models

A fine quality pair of early 19th Century Regency period well-cast bronze Models

Located in London, GB

An unusual pair of early 19th Century bronze & ormolu Desk Thermometer and Semainier surmounted by wreaths & books, contained in well-cast leaf carved borders ending on Sienna marble...

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Early 19th Century French Régence Antique Well

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Unusual Mid 19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell in the Form of Well-Cast Coc
Unusual Mid 19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell in the Form of Well-Cast Coc

Unusual Mid 19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell in the Form of Well-Cast Coc

Located in London, GB

An unusual mid 19th Century bronze & ormolu Inkwell in the form of well-cast Cockerel with lifting head, spurs and flamboyant tail feathers, raised on moulded socle.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Well

Materials

Bronze

Roberts & Belk Dr C Dresser style off. A Silver Plated Double-Well Preserve Dish
Roberts & Belk Dr C Dresser style off. A Silver Plated Double-Well Preserve Dish

Roberts & Belk Dr C Dresser style off. A Silver Plated Double-Well Preserve Dish

By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1, Christopher Dresser

Located in London, GB

An English silver-plated double-well preserve dish, with a hand-woven wicker-covered handle.

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Well

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

1920s Art deco Bench in Solid Stained Pine well crafted by danish cabinet maker.
1920s Art deco Bench in Solid Stained Pine well crafted by danish cabinet maker.

1920s Art deco Bench in Solid Stained Pine well crafted by danish cabinet maker.

Located in København K, 84

1920s Danish Art Deco bench, finely crafted in solid stained pine by an accomplished cabinetmaker. Resting on six sturdy legs, the piece reveals subtle yet elegant Art Deco detailing...

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Well

Materials

Pine

Pair of Italian Iron Winged Maidens Urns Fitted as Table Lamps Very Well Made
Pair of Italian Iron Winged Maidens Urns Fitted as Table Lamps Very Well Made

Pair of Italian Iron Winged Maidens Urns Fitted as Table Lamps Very Well Made

Located in Highwood, IL

Remarkable pair of Italian Iron Urns with intricate details cleverly fitted as a stunning pair of Table Lamps. Perfect in scale for large rooms, this pair have winged maidens, and po...

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1910s Italian Antique Well

Materials

Iron

Walnut Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy Curtain Frame  A lovely and well used piece
Walnut Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy Curtain Frame  A lovely and well used piece

Walnut Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy Curtain Frame A lovely and well used piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Walnut Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy Curtain Frame A lovely and well used piece, this French Curtain Rail is turned from Walnut, it has a circular ceiling fitting supporting the curtain...

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19th Century French Provincial Antique Well

Materials

Walnut

Very Heavy Hand Beaten Brass Dish with Handles  A very heavy and well made piece
Very Heavy Hand Beaten Brass Dish with Handles  A very heavy and well made piece

Very Heavy Hand Beaten Brass Dish with Handles A very heavy and well made piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Very Heavy Hand Beaten Brass Dish with Handles A very heavy and well made piece, the dish has a gentle upward sweep to the edges, and it has a rolled top and very thick strong rivet...

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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Well

Materials

Brass

Early 20th century Pine sculptors stand
Early 20th century Pine sculptors stand

Early 20th century Pine sculptors stand

Located in Malton, GB

The top still rotates smoothly as well. This makes a great lamp or display table. Solid construction and nice weight as well.

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1920s Antique Well

Materials

Pine

18th Century Montgomeryshire Oak Dresser Base
18th Century Montgomeryshire Oak Dresser Base

18th Century Montgomeryshire Oak Dresser Base

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Having an excellent colour and a rich, well-developed patination. The triple plank top sits above a series of panelled drawer fronts, with brass handles and escutcheons.

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18th Century English Antique Well

Materials

Oak

A Fabulous 19th Century Irish Open Bookcase
A Fabulous 19th Century Irish Open Bookcase

A Fabulous 19th Century Irish Open Bookcase

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous 19th Century Irish well figured mahogany bookcase of exceptional quality and finely hand carved with beautifully rich patination and grain.

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19th Century Irish Antique Well

Materials

Brass

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique well for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and ceramic, every antique well was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique well — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique well is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique well that is appealing in its simplicity, but Weller Pottery, Minton and Jerome Massier produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for an antique well can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $18 and can go as high as $225,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,725.