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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tunbridge Ware Work Box by Edmund Nye c1860
Tunbridge Ware Work Box by Edmund Nye c1860

Tunbridge Ware Work Box by Edmund Nye c1860

By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Tunbridge ware work box by Edmund Nye c1860 Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central floral mosaic with heavy use of green oak.

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1860s British Victorian Antique Well

Materials

Wood

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

Travelling Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Edmund Nye c1860
Travelling Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Edmund Nye c1860

Travelling Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Edmund Nye c1860

By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Travelling Tunbridge ware writing slope Edmund Nye c1860 Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central floral mosaic within keyline...

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1860s British Victorian Antique Well

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes, c1850
Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes, c1850

Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes, c1850

By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes and Geometric Mosaics, c1850 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes and Geo...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Well

Materials

Oak

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

Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835
Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835

Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835

By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs Date : c1835 ...

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19th Century English William IV Antique Well

Materials

Rosewood

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 Christopher Dresser, Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1

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

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

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

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

A Very Fine Large Early 19th Century Two Door Bookcase
A Very Fine Large Early 19th Century Two Door Bookcase

A Very Fine Large Early 19th Century Two Door Bookcase

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine early 19th Century well figured mahogany two door bookcase of grand proportions.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Well

Materials

Mahogany

Pair French figural gilt bronze and marble candelabra
Pair French figural gilt bronze and marble candelabra

Pair French figural gilt bronze and marble candelabra

Located in Houston, TX

These candelabra are well cast with brilliant gilding and great definition.

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Well

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Salins French Majolica Oyster Plate, c.1890's
Salins French Majolica Oyster Plate, c.1890's

Salins French Majolica Oyster Plate, c.1890's

Located in Ross, CA

French majolica oyster plate with six wells surrounded by seaweed. A sauce well for lemon wedges is at the center.

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Well

Materials

Ceramic

A Fabulous Large Size 19th Century Hall Stand With Fitted Base Liner
A Fabulous Large Size 19th Century Hall Stand With Fitted Base Liner

A Fabulous Large Size 19th Century Hall Stand With Fitted Base Liner

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous 19th Century well figured mahogany hall stand of grand proportions, exceptional quality and finely hand carved with rich patination and grain.

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19th Century English Antique Well

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Style Walnut Bureau 1920s
Queen Anne Style Walnut Bureau 1920s

Queen Anne Style Walnut Bureau 1920s

Located in Dereham, GB

Queen Anne Style Walnut Bureau with drp well, circa 1920s Plain Figured walnut on top & Sides Figured Walnut on fall with cross-banding, working lock & key Opens to reveal: Green In...

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1920s British Queen Anne Antique Well

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Edo Antique Saotome Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard Silver Leaf Design
Japanese Edo Antique Saotome Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard Silver Leaf Design

Japanese Edo Antique Saotome Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard Silver Leaf Design

Located in Studio City, CA

The piece is from the early Edo Period (1603-1868) though the previous owner was told by the well known collector the he acquired it from that it could very well be older and from th...

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Well

Materials

Silver, Iron

Belgian 19th Century Minimalistic Bench or Table
Belgian 19th Century Minimalistic Bench or Table

Belgian 19th Century Minimalistic Bench or Table

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Perfect as sofa table. Works well in a classical as well as in a modern surrounding.

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Late 19th Century Belgian Primitive Antique Well

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Wall Mirrors - A Pair
Early 20th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Wall Mirrors - A Pair

Early 20th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Wall Mirrors - A Pair

Located in New York, NY

The mirrors themselves are probably a later addition, as well as the wood back supports.

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Well

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

18th c. French Louis XVI Bleached Oak Chest
18th c. French Louis XVI Bleached Oak Chest

18th c. French Louis XVI Bleached Oak Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

It features an antique brass handle finish and nice patina. Mixes well with a variety of decors. Nice. Circa 1780 35.5h x 49.5w 23d

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18th Century French Antique Well

Materials

Oak

A Rare 19th Century Set of Twelve Dining Chairs Attributed to Gillows
A Rare 19th Century Set of Twelve Dining Chairs Attributed to Gillows

A Rare 19th Century Set of Twelve Dining Chairs Attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare 19th Century set of twelve well figured mahogany dining chairs attributed to 'Gillows'.

Category

19th Century English Other Antique Well

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Italian, Emiliana, Late Baroque Carved Dark Walnut Cassone, ca. 1700
Italian, Emiliana, Late Baroque Carved Dark Walnut Cassone, ca. 1700

Italian, Emiliana, Late Baroque Carved Dark Walnut Cassone, ca. 1700

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a hinged rectangular top with molded edge above a conforming case with rope carved detail, the interior fitted with a hinged storage well, raised on carved paw feet

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Early 1700s Italian Louis XIV Antique Well

Materials

Walnut

Long 19th century pine stick stand
Long 19th century pine stick stand

Long 19th century pine stick stand

Located in Malton, GB

The minimal detail and pale colour means this would sit well in a large number of interiors. The size is neat as well as it is long but narrow so wouldn't dominate a space.

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19th Century Antique Well

Materials

Pine

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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.