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Chinese Carved and Lacquered Canopy Bed
Located in Vigevano, IT
frame starts from the simple bottom lines to culminate in a finely carved frieze: A beautiful water
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Watering Can

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Elm

Large 18th Century French Carved Stone Mortar Planter/Fountain
Located in Woodbury, CT
is in excellent antique condition, with a couple of minor surface hairline cracks, but holds water
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Late 18th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Stone

Decorative Solid Teak Wood Late 19th Century Gazebo from a Hindu Temple
Located in Houston, TX
gazebo should be sprayed once every three years with a good water seal. The gazebo can be dismantled and
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1890s Asian Anglo Raj Antique Watering Can

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Teak

Ancient Carnelian Tube Beads with 20k Gold End Caps and Granulated Ring Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
water. There are two hundred fifty gold ring beads in the necklace. These are made up of six granules
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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Watering Can

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Carnelian, Gold

Empire Revival Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Jardinière
Located in Edinburgh, GB
‘X954’. The jardiniere liner is removable and is water tight so can be used for flowers or as a wine
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Early 1900s Scottish Empire Revival Antique Watering Can

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Mahogany

Promenade aux Chateaux de Crac, Vers les Sources de la Garonne
By Louis François, Baron Lejeune
Located in Cleveland, OH
the sun on the landscape, trees and water. One can sense his delight in painting the fashionably
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1830s Romantic Antique Watering Can

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage Watering Can
Located in Sheffield, MA
Charming patinated watering can that will make both a stylish and practical addition to a garden
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Early 20th Century European Antique Watering Can

Victorian Brass Watering Can
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Brass Watering Can - 13"w x 6"d x 11"h
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Watering Can

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Brass

Alligator Patterned Watering Can
Located in South Salem, NY
An antique copper watering can from the late 19th century. Desirable verdigris patination on the
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Copper

Three Copper Watering Cans
Located in Greenwich, CT
Three watering cans in hand-hammered copper with organic forms and large rose-heads, having seamed
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Watering Can

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Copper

English Copper Watering Can
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English watering can made of copper from 1900- 1920. Holds water well for watering plants or use
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Early 20th Century English Country Antique Watering Can

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Copper

19th Century French Watering Can
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large French hand-made watering can, circa 1870.
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Brass

Victorian Large Brass Watering Can
Located in Downingtown, PA
Victorian large brass watering can, 19th century. The brass Victorian watering can is of an
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Watering Can

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Metal, Brass

Antique French Copper Watering Can
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Very unusual two handled tall cylindrical antique French copper watering can with its original rose
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Late 19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Copper

Antique French Copper Watering Can
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a beautiful Antique French Copper Watering Can. This piece features a top and side handle
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Copper

A Victorian Brass Watering Can
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Victorian watering can is oval form with a C-form handle and a short spout.
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19th Century English Antique Watering Can

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Brass

Antique French Copper Watering Can
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
19th century French copper watering can, huge rose, various period repairs and fixes. Bumps and
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Watering Can

Unusual antique Edwardian copper watering can
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Edwardian copper watering can having an unusual copper watering can with a shaped
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Watering Can

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Copper

18th c.Primitive Copper Watering Can
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully proportioned French copper watering can from the 18th century. Great patina!
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Watering Can

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Copper

Late 18th Century Copper Watering Can
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large 18th century copper watering can with a large rose spout, very well used and oxidized with
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Late 18th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Copper

English Brass Watering Can, circa 1860
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Brass watering can, English,circa 1860. Charming. Copper pins, brass studs. Marked "28" & "6 PI
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1860s Other Antique Watering Can

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Brass

English Garden Watering Can of Brass
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English oval watering can of brass for the garden with a brass handle across the top, hinged
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Early 20th Century English Antique Watering Can

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Metal, Brass

English 19th Century Copper Watering Can
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
On this substantial 19th century English copper watering can, a century of dents and dings to the
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19th Century English Other Antique Watering Can

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Copper

Antique Copper Brass Watering Can, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique copper & brass watering can, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Watering Can

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Brass, Copper

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Watering Can, 1890s
By Hukin Heath
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver watering can; an
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1890s English Victorian Antique Watering Can

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Sterling Silver

English Early 20th Century Copper Watering Can
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This delightful copper watering can, circa 1910s, is from England and will make tending to your
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Early 20th Century English Antique Watering Can

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Copper

Large Napoleon III Yellow Tole Watering Can
Located in Doylestown, PA
Large Napoleon III tole watering can in vibrant yellow and black, found in Provence. A stunning
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Watering Can

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Metal

Early 19th Century, French Copper Watering Can
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
19th century, French copper watering can, large-scale and highly decorative, several period repairs
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

Mid-19th Century, French Copper Watering Can
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
French copper watering can. Large in scale and highly decorative with its wonderfully oversized
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Watering Can

Mid 19th Century French Hammered Brass Watering Can
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate kitchen cabinets with this large antique water can. Hand crafted in France circa 1860, and
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Metal, Brass

19th Century Wine Makers Copper Watering Can
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
19th century wine makers copper watering can, with a makers name of "A. Dubois" stamped on the side
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Watering Can

Antique English Victorian Brass Water Can, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian brass water can, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Watering Can

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Brass

Edwardian English Copper and Brass Banded Watering Can
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th century English copper watering can with brass banding and rose. Exquisite condition
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Early 20th Century English Antique Watering Can

1876 Antique Sterling Silver Watering Can Cream Jug
By John Septimus Beresford
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the form of a watering can; an addition to our Victorian silver teaware collection. This exceptional
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1870s British Victorian Antique Watering Can

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Large-Scale 19th Century French Copper Watering Can
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This unusually large-scale copper watering can features a unique large circular handle. Created in
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Watering Can / Novelty Spirit Jug, 1909
By S. Blanckensee Sons
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Watering Can is plain in design, with reed detailing to the handles. The watering can
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Watering Can

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Sterling Silver

Early 18th Century French Hammered Copper Watering Can from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate kitchen cabinets with this large antique water can. Hand crafted in Normandy France circa
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Early 18th Century French Country Antique Watering Can

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Brass

19th Century French Copper Watering Can with Original Patina
Located in Round Top, TX
This is not your run of the mill watering can. It's unique, large-scale, copper one from France. It
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Copper

French 19th Century Watering Can, faux wood grain available
Located in Washington, DC
Faux Wood Grain Painted Watering Can 18"H x 11"W x 8"D $150 All of the other cans have been sold
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

19th Century French Tole Watering Can with Floral and Plant Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate kitchen cabinets with this antique water can with its original removable lid! Hand crafted
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Watering Can

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Metal

Rare 19thc Miniature Original Grain Painted Tin "Hot Water" Can
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful original grain painted watering can has 'HOT WATER' stenciled on the top of it.This
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19th Century American Antique Watering Can

19th Century French Brass and Copper Watering Can from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Originating from Normandy, France, this 19th-century watering can is a fine example of provincial
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Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Watering Can

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Brass, Copper

Large Late 19th Century French Hand-Hammered Copper Watering Can
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This large scale French hand-hammered copper watering can from the late 19th century features a
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Late 19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Copper

Collection of Five English Watering Cans
Located in Culver City, CA
original painted surface, wonderful form
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19th Century English Antique Watering Can

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Metal

Large 2 Gallon English Watering Can
Located in Culver City, CA
Original robin's egg blue paint, wonderful long form
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Early 20th Century English Antique Watering Can

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Metal

Arts Crafts Brass Watering Can by Chr. Dresser for Henry Loveridge, circa 1885
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An Arts & Crafts brass watering can designed by Christopher Dresser for Henry Loveridge & Co. The
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Watering Can

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Brass

C. 1900 English Brass Watering Can by Williams Son
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 brass watering can by Williams & Son, Worcester, UK. Size 6. The 6 pint size was used
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Watering Can

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Brass

Collection of Five Belgian Zinc Watering Cans on Custom Wall Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
Unexpectedly sculptural and quietly poetic, this collection of five Belgian zinc watering cans
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Early 20th Century Belgian Country Antique Watering Can

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Zinc

Meissen Acier Gallant Gardeners Figurines with Watering Can Model C 64 c.1880
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
symbol of love!) / additionally, a watering can and a chest from which leaves are growing out have been
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1880s German Rococo Antique Watering Can

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Porcelain

Still Life with a Basket of Flowers and a Watering Can , Jules Medard 1855-1925
Located in PARIS, FR
Oil on canvas representing a basket of flowers (peonies, wild flowers, etc.), with a tin watering
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Watering Can

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Canvas

Antique 19th Century Copper Tea Coffee Pot Campfire Ship Kettle Water Can
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique copper coffee kettle used to brew over an open flame in the late 19th century.  Measures: 14".  
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Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Watering Can

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Copper

Late 19th Century Dutch Copper Can
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century copper water can from Holland. The label on the front says 5 kan, which was their
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19th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Watering Can

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Copper

Charming Small French Provincial Carved and Gilded Mirror
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Charming small French Provincial gilded mirror, having a watering can and other rustic motifs over
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Watering Can

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Glass

Gold Gardening Charm Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of four early 18 carat gold charms; bucket, shovel, rake and watering can, set to a later
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Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Watering Can

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18k Gold

Gold Gardening Charms
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of four early 18 carat gold charms; bucket, shovel, rake and watering can, set to a later
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Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Watering Can

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18k Gold

Late 19th century French Copper Water Measurement Can
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice late 19th century French copper water measurement can. Used to put on a fire next to
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Late 19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Copper

1920 s English Stone Finial
Located in New York, NY
bright green when exposed to water. Can be used indoors and out. The base measures 15"x15".
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Early 20th Century English Antique Watering Can

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Composition

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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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