Vintage Heavy Brass European Lavabo Garden Wall Pocket Fountain 18"

An exceptional and rare early 19th century brass and cast iron fireplace trivet or footman stool. Made by Old World FDRY Guild in 1809. Great for use as a bench or stand. Features cabriole front legs and pierced / reticulated leaf...

An impressive cauldron or planter by Maitland-Smith, circa 1990s. Made from iron and bronze in French Empire styling. Features a tessellated marble plater or bowl over a figured scro...

19th century French brass wall fountain ~ Lavabo is a charming relic from a bygone era! Back before the days of ubiquitous running water in every room of the house, folks were obliged to create ingenious solutions like this wall fountain. Such a piece would be placed just outside or inside the back door, so that when it was time to come inside from working in the fields, one could wash hands and face before entering the home. The reservoir above held sufficient water for the task, and the basin below captured the waste water for dumping later via an easily removable hanging system. The cast brass valves...

18th century French copper lavabo with brass accents on later board.