Antique 19th Century English Lead Cistern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique late 19th century English lead cistern, sourced from the estate of the late David Cornwell, best known as the author John le Carré.
Metal, Lead
Antique English Celtic Knot Lead Garden Cistern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 19th/late 20th century English lead garden cistern with Celtic knot embellishments impressed into all four sides.
Lead
English Leadwork Cistern
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with central WR and 1763 with a crown. Featuring crowns , chickens , shells, boars head , flower vases etc. Cisterns were used to collect rain water from roof gutters...
Lead
18th Century Lead Cistern
Located in Hungerford, GB
An 18th century English lead cistern, dated 1777. The cistern is dated 1777 and have fret work panels.
Lead
George III Lead Cistern
Located in Shustoke, GB
A wonderful George III corner lead cistern, initialed M and dated 1779. Beautifully weathered and in good condition, the base drilled for drainage, but can be made watertight if requ...
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Fine 18th Century Lead Cistern
Located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
A fine 18th century lead cistern of rectangular form having decoration to the front section in the form of sunburst and flowers in a lattice-work bowl, surrounding a parterre design ...
Lead
Georgian Lead Cistern Panel Dated 1765 with Marine Interest
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
A large rare Georgian lead cistern panel dated 1765 and of marine interest, the panel centred with the initials PP within a wreath with berries and the date 1765, in a frame with bea...
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George III Lead Cistern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
George III corner lead cistern, initialled M and dated 1779. Cisterns were widely produced in 17th and 18th Century Britain and were used for storing rainwater, to be used in the ...
Lead
19th Century Lead Cistern
Located in Tetbury, England
The body decorated with distillery or ale house scenes. English, late 19th century. Measures: H:35 W:62 D:48 CM.
Lead
18th Century Lead Planter
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A George III lead cistern, initialled ‘SD’ and dated 1790. Decorated with male and female classical figures.
Lead
Regency Brass-Inlaid Rosewood Cistern
Located in Kittery Point, ME
With a brass and ivory spigot.
Brass, Lead
Magnificent Lead Fragment, Dated 1716
Located in Round Top, TX
A magnificent English lead fragment from a cistern. This stunning piece is dated 1716 and bears the initials M G E.
Lead
Regency Mahogany Wine Cooler Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The earliest design for an oval lead-lined cistern features in the Gillows 1787 Estimate Sketch Book of 1787 (see: L.
Mahogany
Large Antique Lead Cistern
Located in London, GB
A large antique lead cistern, of shapely serpentine form, the strapwork panels centred by flowerhead paterae, dated '1727' but likely nineteenth century, the interior later re-enfor...
Lead
18th Century Style English Lead Cistern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
18th century style English Lead Cistern. A large lead water cistern Dated 1707 and initialled ‘TM’.
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H 8.5 in W 29 in D 9.5 in
Pair of 19th Century English Lead Cistern Planters with Classical Figural Relief
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair of lead planters with figural detail on all sides of classic relief depicting angels and animal motif. Generous size and gorgeous presence. Extremely heavy, drainage hol...
Lead
18th Style English Country House Lead Urn Planter With Bacchanalian Relief
Located in Stamford, CT
An unusual classical scene likely based on a Roman original. As is typical with lead cisterns of this age, the shape is uneven, only adding to its charm and antique authenticity.
Lead
Pair of George III Style Lead Demilune Cisterns
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of George III style lead demilune cisterns. Bulbeck Foundry, Cambridgeshire.
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H 21.5 in W 36.75 in D 24 in
English Lead Demilune Decorative Cherub and Floral Medallion Cistern, Circa 1778
Located in Charleston, SC
English lead demilune decorative cherub and floral medallion cistern, Late 18th century Signed and Dated.
Lead
Commemorative English Lead Cistern
Located in Katonah, NY
A fine demi-lune lead cistern with central laurel wreath enclosing the figure of King Edward VII (reigned 1901-1910) in historical costume, the king seated on horseback with full reg...
Lead
Demi-lune Cistern
Located in Katonah, NY
A fine demi-lune cistern with central laurel wreath enclosing the figure of King Edward VII (reigned 1901-1910) in historical costume, the king seated on horseback with full regalia,...
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1928 Lead Cistern with Bronze Frog Tap
Located in Sudbury, MA
An unusual, decorative lead cistern dated 1928, possible Bromsgrove Guild.
18th Century Lead Cistern Dated 1714
Located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
A Fine example of an early 18th century lead cistern dated 1714 and initialled S.S.F. Having complex raised partner moulding repeated as a decorative motif across the front and side ...
Lead
Lead Cistern
Located in Savannah, GA
Bowfront cistern of graceful proportion, panels depicting a chariot pulled by cupids.
Lead
Semi-Circular Lead Cistern, Dated 1653
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare addition to the very few known 17th century lead cisterns has a provenance to the Wren Family of Northam near Bideford in Devon.
A pair of mid 18th century lead cisterns
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of mid 18th century lead cisterns having a heraldic mofif to the front panel in the form of a griffin rampant and two medieval style face masks, sinister and dexter.
Lead
A Late 18th Century Lead Cistern, dated 1788
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine example of a late 18th century rectangular lead cistern, dated 1788. Further embellishments include the name â??
Lead
Fine 18th Century Lead Cistern Dated 1752
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Embellished with typical parterre shaped moulding, well realized dolphin decoration and rarely seen a full name – more commonly it is initials only. The name Mary Cole could see this...
Pair of Lead Cistern Supports Formed as Seated Lion-Dogs, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The solid lead sculpted figures of a pair of stylised lion-dogs, freestanding and formerly being the supports for a cistern, each showing a very good patination to the lead, and surv...
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An Antique Lead Demi-Lune Cistern / Planter
Located in New York, NY
Embossed with classical figures and the date "1733:
Garden Wall Cistern with Sunburst Decoration
Located in Hudson, NY
Lead garden wall cistern with sunburst decoration.
Lead
19th Century English Lead Cistern Planter with Classical Figural Relief
Located in Cardiff, CA
Beautiful shaped lead planter has figural detail on all sides of classical relief depicting daily village life. Generous size and gorgeous presence.
Lead
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