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Victorian Silver Plate Watering Can
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian silver plate watering can with floral motifs, circa 1880s. Please note of wear consistent
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1880s English Victorian Antique Watering Can

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Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plate Water Can
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian silver plate watering can with Bird and Foliate motifs throughout, circa 1880s-1890s
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Watering Can

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Silver Plate

Edwardian Silver Plate Watering Can
Located in Stamford, CT
Edwardian style silver plate watering can with floral details on the body, circa 1900s. Please note
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Watering Can

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Silver Plate

Circa 1900 English Watering Can
Located in East Hampton, NY
A restored turn-of-the-century English garden watering can made of tin and copper. Four available
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Early 20th Century English Antique Watering Can

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Tin, Copper

Miniature antique silver watering can
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A charming miniature silver watering can depicting putti involved in garden activities.It is fully
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19th Century Antique Watering Can

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Sterling Silver

Silver Plated English Victorian Watering Can
Located in New York, NY
Silver plated English victorian watering can circa 1880. The watering can has an engraved floral
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19th Century English Antique Watering Can

Collection of Three French Watering Cans
Located in Sheffield, MA
We love watering cans at painted porch. Particularly ones with a long spout. Each is very graceful
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1890s French Antique Watering Can

19th Century French Copper Watering Can
Located in New Orleans, LA
19TH CENTURY COPPER FRENCH WATERING CAN (ARROSOIR), CIRCA 1895 H 16" W 21"
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Copper

Rare 18th Century Copper Watering Can
Located in London, GB
Rare 18th century copper watering can with steel band round base, in untouched condition. Width
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Mid-18th Century Antique Watering Can

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Copper

Edwardian Style Silver Plate Watering Can
Located in Stamford, CT
Edwardian silver plate watering can with chamfered corners and etched motifs on the body such as
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1890s Antique Watering Can

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Silver Plate

Brass Watering Can, England Late 19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Good-looking and well-formed Edwardian brass watering can, circa 1900. Holds water, very sturdy.
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Early 1900s English Folk Art Antique Watering Can

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Brass

Late 19th Century French Copper Watering Can
Located in New Orleans, LA
LATE 19TH CENTURY COPPER FRENCH WATERING CAN (ARROSOIR), CIRCA 1895 H 17" W 26"
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Copper

Late 19th Century French Copper Water Can
Located in New Orleans, LA
LATE 19TH CENTURY COPPER FRENCH WATERING CAN (ARROSOIR), CIRCA 1895 H 15" W 21½"
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Copper

Royal Crown Derby miniature watering can, d. 1922.
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Royal Crown Derby miniature watering can, dated 1922. The traditionally shaped watering can, finely
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1920s English Victorian Antique Watering Can

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Porcelain

Old Continental Watering Can
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and decorative old brass wattering can. Not certain where it was made. Probably continental Europe. We do not find pieces like these very often.
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19th Century Antique Watering Can

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Brass

Edwardian Silver Plate Watering Can with Floral Border
Located in Stamford, CT
Edwardian style silver plate watering can with floral border trim, circa 1900s. Please note of wear
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Watering Can

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Silver Plate

Copper and Brass Watering Cans, 19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two watering cans - a larger copper-plated tin one and a smaller brass-plated tin one with ribbed
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19th Century British Antique Watering Can

Early Loop Handled Gardener’s Watering Can
Located in London, GB
watering can dates from the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. Early examples exist in both ferrous metal
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

Victorian Antique Silver Novelty Watering Can Inkwell Penner
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
An outstanding Victorian novelty silver Inkwell with integral Penner made in the form of a Watering
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Late 19th Century British Antique Watering Can

Art Nouveau Kayserzinn Pewter Watering Can by Hugo Leven
By J.P. Kayser Sohn, Hugo Leven
Located in Paris, FR
A very rare Art Nouveau Kayserzinn pewter watering can by Hugo Leven. Stamped on the base. The
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Early 20th Century Antique Watering Can

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Pewter

Antique Dutch Silver Miniature Watering Can Made By H Hooykaas - Schoonhoven
Located in London, GB
Antique Dutch Silver Miniature Watering Can Made By H Hooykaas - Schoonhoven This silversmith was a
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1910s Dutch Edwardian Antique Watering Can

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Silver

Original Oil Painting Of A Lady With A Watering Can
Located in Vancouver, BC
her copper watering can and gazing off to the left; a distant seascape and trees and flowers in the
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19th Century Antique Watering Can

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Canvas, Wood, Gesso

Chrysanthemum and Water Ranma
Located in San Francisco, CA
decoration.This handcarved kiriwood transom depicting chrysanthemums floating on water can be used as a headboard
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Watering Can

American 19th Century Copper Lidded Water Carrier with Swing Handle
Located in Wells, ME
American copper water carrier with swing handle, stationary handle and brass knob to lid. This
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Watering Can

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Brass, Copper

Small Water Fountain with Basin, Sculpted Pediment and Molded Corbels in Stone
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
most certainly find its place in your house: a refreshing note in your garden to easily water your
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

French Country Estate Tole Bath Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
), water can (17'w x 7'd x 15'h), ash/coal bucket with lid (11" dia. x 11"h). Beautifully painted.
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

Antique Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming antique round pendant with a maiden in an enamel dress and shoes, holding a watering can
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1890s American Antique Watering Can

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Garden Fountain
Located in Hudson, NY
water flows into a shell bowl. the bowl overflows and cascades into three middle tier shell bowls, until
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Early 20th Century American Antique Watering Can

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Metal, Iron

Monumental Rookwood Art Deco Garden Urns Dated 1926
By Ernest Haswell, Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
bellows to blow the petals from flowers, while the other has a watering can, and is sprinkling the flowers
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Watering Can

Machine Gun Corps Trench Art Vickers Gun Model
Located in London, GB
MACHINE GUN CORPS FRANCE LT R.SAMUELS. A. flanked with two .303 shells. The model, with two water cans
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1910s British Other Antique Watering Can

Period English Bronze and Terracotta Sundial
By Stamford Pottery Works
Located in Woodbury, CT
hand, you may simply remove the sundial plate and water can drain through the center of the terracotta
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19th Century English Antique Watering Can

ITALIAN ART DECO WATER CISTERN BASIN (LAVABO) by E.Casagrande
Located in San Francisco, CA
AN ITALIAN EARLY ART DECO BRASS REPOUSSE SWIRLING BOMBE WATER CISTERN AND TEAR DROP BASIN (LAVABO
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Watering Can

19th Century Blue and White Ginger Jar with Bird and Floral Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
floral motif all-over. Heavy. Can hold water for floral arrangements.
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19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Watering Can

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Pottery

19th Century Blue and White Cachepot Planters with Peacock Motif, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
and floral motif all-over. Heavy. Can hold water for intended use.
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19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Watering Can

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Pottery

19th Century Blue and White Cachepot Planter with Peacock and Floral Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
peacock and floral motif all-over. Heavy. Can hold water for its intended use.
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19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Watering Can

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Pottery

19th Century Blue and White Cachepot Planter with Peacock and Floral Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
peacock and floral motif all-over. Heavy. Can hold water for its intended use.
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19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Watering Can

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Pottery

Japanese Lacquer Hibachi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exquisite meiji period lacquer hibachi (hand warmer) with carved birds floating in the water
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19th Century Japanese Antique Watering Can

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Copper

Huge Antique French Limestone Trough with Good Weathering and Patina
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
(we used to call this trough a “timbre” in this region). It already has a drainage hole to let water
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Limestone

19th Century Blue and White Temple Jars with Ornate Scenery Motif, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
jars. Heavy. Can hold water.
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19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Watering Can

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Pottery

19th Century Blue and White Temple Jar with Bird Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
jar. Heavy. Can hold water for floral arrangements.
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19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Watering Can

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Pottery

French Silver Plated and Patinated Bronze Fountain, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
and romantic elements. Water flow can be turned on, it works as a closed circuit.
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Watering Can

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Bronze

Large 18th C French Hand-Carved Limestone Stone Trough
Located in Woodbury, CT
have seen. This makes it a great candidate for a spot where you need a water feature (or planter) that
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18th Century French Rustic Antique Watering Can

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Limestone

A handmade leather bucket from England c. 1885
Located in Houston, TX
securing the seams by the use of copper rivets. Because leather can be made water tight this material was
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19th Century English Antique Watering Can

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Copper

Crysanthemum Blossom Obi
Located in San Francisco, CA
silver threads woven through waves of water and chrysanthemum blossoms. It can be used as a table runner
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Watering Can

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Brocade, Silk

1931 Shin-Hanga Print, Japanese Woodcut Woodblock Print, Torii by Chuzenji, Blue
By Hasui
Located in London, GB
help to draw the eye towards a striking red torii standing close to the water - a traditional Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Watering Can

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Paper

Tiffany Co. Sterling Basket Vase
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
-plated liner that retains water and can be easily removed for cleaning. An excellent representation of
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1910s North American Edwardian Antique Watering Can

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Sterling Silver

Collection of English Pitchers
Located in Sheffield, MA
and some can hold water for flowers. Each has appropriate wear for its age and each is detailed with a
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19th Century British Antique Watering Can

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Enamel

Large and Sensational French Crucible Planter or Fountain
Located in Woodbury, CT
surface that is of incomparable beauty, particularly when sunshine or water is reflected in its surface
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Early 20th Century French Antique Watering Can

Pair of Paris Porcelain Planters
Located in Great Barrington, MA
find an under tray as these are in two parts so you can water your plants, let them drain a bit and
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19th Century European Antique Watering Can

Vintage Electric Coffee Pot by Holley Schöffel for Bavaria Germany, 1932
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Munich Germany from the first half of the 20th century. Chromed steel, Alu and Bakelite The water tank
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Watering Can

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Steel

Antique French Oak Farm Table with Drawer Extension
Located in Houston, TX
clearance is 23.25"H. Light surface wear present as well as some evidence of water rings (shown). This piece
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Watering Can

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Oak

French 18th Century Hand Carved Limestone Trough, Originally Used to Press Hams
Located in Woodbury, CT
water-tight and so can be used as a fountain in a petite garden or on a terrace. However, you can always
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Late 18th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Limestone

Victorian Era Cold Painted Spelter Figural and Sculptural Camel Desk Inkwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
arid climates. Camels can survive for long periods of time without food or water. They can easily carry
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Watering Can

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Spelter

Magnificent French Limestone Wall Fountain
Located in Woodbury, CT
water or it can be paired with one of our fountain masks. Although the fountain has its very own French
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Watering Can

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Limestone

Portrait of Lady Eugène Pegg walking in Saint Germain park (Paris)
By James Tissot
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
of a body of water that can only be distinguished by the gray arcuate shape in the background
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1870s French School Antique Watering Can

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Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor

Vintage French Watering Can
Located in Los Angeles, CA
When we found these enamel watering cans at a flea market in Paris, we fell in love with them
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Early 20th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Enamel

English Brass Water Can, circa 1880
Located in Ambler, PA
English Brass Water Can, circa 1880. 4 Pint.
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1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Watering Can

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Brass

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Antique Watering Can For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique watering can available at 1stDibs. An antique watering can — often made from metal, copper and silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique watering can — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique watering can bearing Victorian, Industrial or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique watering can that is appealing in its simplicity, but Christopher Dresser, Heath Middleton and Hugo Leven produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Watering Can?

Prices for an antique watering can can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $17,500, while the average can fetch as much as $695.
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