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Early 20th Century Folk Art Gnomes Gardeners Original Paint Treen
Located in Lowestoft, GB
gardening tool watering can and the other a spade. Age related wear, 30cm in height, base 9/9cm
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Early 20th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Pine

Sculpted Limestone Bearded Man Fountainhead/Gargoyle
Located in Baambrugge, NL
water can flow from his mouth. His arms are turned backwards and shaped like waves.
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19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Watering Can

Materials

Limestone

c.1890 French Limed Oak Bank Lockers
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
umbrella holder is a brass bin with a drain to collect excess water. The water can then be easily removed
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Trumeau
Located in Winter Park, FL
giltwood relief depicting gardening or farming tools with a large ribbon tied in a bow, flowers, a watering
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Watering Can

Materials

Mirror, Pine, Paint, Giltwood

Pair of Yorkshire Prattware Ram and Sheep Figures with Shepherd and Shepherdess
Located in Downingtown, PA
and the other with shepherdess holding a basket of flowers and watering can with lambs at her feet
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Watering Can

Materials

Pottery, Pearlware

Pair Roof-Top Architectural Sphere-Form Finials
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
utilitarian objects, such as watering cans, wash tubs, and buckets. A hard-wearing, rust-proof material, zinc
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Zinc

Pair Zinc Roof-Top Architectural Spire-Form Finials
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
utilitarian objects, such as watering cans, wash tubs, and buckets. A hard-wearing, rust-proof material, zinc
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Zinc

Pair of Large Architectural Roof-Top Sphere-Form Finials
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
decorative columns, as well as utilitarian objects, such as watering cans, wash tubs, and buckets. A hard
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Zinc

Pair of Large Architectural Roof-Top Sphere-Form Finials
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
decorative columns, as well as utilitarian objects, such as watering cans, wash tubs, and buckets. A hard
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Zinc

Pair of Zinc Architectural Roof-Top Spire-Form Finials
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
columns, as well as utilitarian objects, such as watering cans, wash tubs, and buckets. A hard-wearing
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

Materials

Zinc

c.1860-1880 Zinc Roof-Top Architectural Finial
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
columns, as well as utilitarian objects, such as watering cans, wash tubs, and buckets. A hard-wearing
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

Materials

Zinc

c.1860 Zinc Roof-Top Architectural Finial
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
, as well as utilitarian objects, such as watering cans, wash tubs, and buckets. A hard-wearing, rust
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

Materials

Zinc

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille rose European-subject Teapot Stand
Located in Downingtown, PA
can be seen by the edge of the water with plants and trees growing around the central figure. Across
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Watering Can

Materials

Porcelain

Original Antique French Zinc Roof Top Finial w/Mercury Glass
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
finials, window surrounds, and decorative columns, as well as utilitarian objects, such as watering cans
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Zinc

Early Staffordshire Bocage Figure Group of Gardener and Companion, circa 1825
By Staffordshire
Located in Downingtown, PA
gentleman resting on his spade and holding a potted plant and the lady using a watering can while holding
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Watering Can

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Pearlware, Pottery

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Painted and Carved Decorative Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
depicting bouquets and watering cans on ribbon-tied foliage, symbolizing the gardening arts. The neutral
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Watering Can

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Spectacular Antique French Zinc Roof Top Finial w/Mercury Glass
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
, as well as utilitarian objects, such as watering cans, wash tubs, and buckets. A hard-wearing, rust
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

Materials

Zinc

Spectacular Antique French Zinc Roof Top Finial w/Mercury Glass
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
finials, window surrounds, and decorative columns, as well as utilitarian objects, such as watering cans
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

Materials

Zinc

Lobmeyr Signed Victorian Enamel Period Scene Glass Miniature c1890
By J. L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Worcester Park, GB
large old tree - one lady with a watering can and one checking potted plants - nicely signed on the base
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1890s Austrian High Victorian Antique Watering Can

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Art Glass

Chinese Water Bucket
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese Wood Water Bucket. Can be used as side table or simply as a sculptural piece. Keywords
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19th Century Chinese Antique Watering Can

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Metal

Renaissance Style Fountain Model Presented at the 1851 World Fair
By Val D Osne Foundry
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
flowers from where the water can flow and adorned with arabesques. On the center of this basin a
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Watering Can

Materials

Stone, Iron

Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Oval Wall Plaques, Circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
implements, such as a floral watering can, reaping tools, and a shovel. There is a bundle of wheat under the
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Watering Can

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Bronze

French Carved Oak Gardeners Armoire de Mariage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
, and wheat while the right has a watering can, ladder, sickle, and shovel. This piece is a fantastic
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Watering Can

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Metal, Steel

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Hand-Painted Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
such as a vase and a watering can, as well as delicate bouquets of flowers. The cabinet, boasting a
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19th Century Chinese Antique Watering Can

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Wood

Prattware Pottery Models of Cows with Figures, Yorkshire, 1810-1820
By Yorkshire Potteries
Located in Downingtown, PA
lion! The female figure holds a watering can in her left hand and a basket of flowers under her
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Watering Can

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Pearlware, Pottery

circa 1870 Country French Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
featuring a watering can and floral basket (ideal for an avid gardener, particularly as an accent in a
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1870s French Antique Watering Can

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Wood, Cherry

Japanese Pottery 500s-600s Sue Pottery "Sueki" Round Vase / Ancient Pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. It also comes with a paper ring and an old string for hanging on the wall. Water can be added to
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Watering Can

Materials

Pottery

Antique Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie
By Jean-Simon Deverberie
Located in London, GB
sickles, spades, watering cans, vines and wheat sheaves. A circular white enamel dial is positioned
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Watering Can

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Ormolu, Bronze

circa 1890 French Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
featuring a watering can & floral basket (ideal for an avid gardener, particularly as an accent in a sunroom
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Late 19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Cane, Walnut

Rare English Gardening Cruet In Silver Plate, Reg. 1854, Cannons
By Padley Parkin Co.
Located in Bath, GB
wheel) with spoon, a pepper pot in the form of a handled bucket or pail and lastly a watering can (the
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1850s English Victorian Antique Watering Can

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Silver Plate

Japy Freres Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock, the Gardener, Antique French 1860
By Japy Frères, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
bleu Celeste ground. To the side are the gardeners watering can and tools. The dial is porcelain
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Watering Can

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Ormolu

Meissen Allegorical Group The Agriculture , by M.V. Acier, Germany, Ca 1870
By Michel Victor Acier 1, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
wheeled plough, next to it a gate with four rungs and a watering can. The group is based on a three-part
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Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Watering Can

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Porcelain

Francois Boucher ‘Circle of’ Old Master Abduction of Europa
Located in Nashville, TN
putti at right and at the crashing of the water .Can hang in its present state. Offered in a rather worn
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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Watering Can

Early 20th Century Copper Arts Craft Lidded Jug by J.S.&S
By Joseph Sankey Sons
Located in London, GB
), jardinieres (planters), watering cans, trivets, and ashtrays. JS&S pieces are English and appear to have
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1910s English Art Nouveau Antique Watering Can

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Copper

River Landscape by Sunset, Petrus Van Schendel, Breda 1806 – 1870 Brussels
Located in Knokke, BE
and in the sky together with the reflections of light in the water can be found in my book, pages 98
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19th Century Dutch School Antique Watering Can

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Oil, Wood Panel

J.A. Free - 1888 Gouache, Pastoral River Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine pastoral river scene. To the right side of the composition, cows stand in shallow water
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19th Century Antique Watering Can

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Gouache

Large Antique French Copper Brass Champagne / Wine Cooler, 1850s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
cooling of four bottles of wine, champagne, water etc. Can be also used as a Jardinière.
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Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Watering Can

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Brass, Copper

Large Antique French Copper Brass Champagne / Wine Cooler, 1850s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
cooling of four bottles of wine, champagne, water etc. Can be also used as a Jardinière.
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Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Watering Can

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Brass, Copper

Magnificent Large 18th Century Carved and Gilded Starburst
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Exceptional large 18th Century Italian carved and gilded starburst. Rare size, shape, quality water
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18th Century Italian Antique Watering Can

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Giltwood

Outstanding Antique "Cherry Blossoms" Watercolor signed dated
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Remarkable original antique still life of a cherry branch loaded with blossoms in a vase of water
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Early 20th Century Antique Watering Can

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Watercolor, Paper

207.32 Gram Aquamarine Specimen Attached With Matrix From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
the symptoms of fluid retention. Because it's associated with water and water is cleansing, aquamarine
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Watering Can

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Rock Crystal

Japanese Bronze Incense Burner
Located in Malibu, CA
Japanese incense burner, shown here as a small planter, with an orchid, water without saturating
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Early 20th Century Antique Watering Can

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Bronze

207. 16 Gram Gorgeous Aquamarine Specimen From Skardu District, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
. Because it's associated with water and water is cleansing, aquamarine can also help aid in the flushing of
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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Watering Can

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Rock Crystal

Japanese Old Pottery 1700s-1800s/Antique Flower Vase Vessel Jar Tsubo Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
, but don't worry. It is also strong and can stand on its own. You can't put water in it, but if you
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Watering Can

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Lacquered Wooden Container / Sake Bottle Type/Taisho-Showa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
water directly into it, it will leak. I prepared a brass pipe. You can put water in it and insert a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Watering Can

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Lacquer

A very rare George III Warming Dish, with interior pans by William Stroud.
Located in London, GB
fruitwood side handle and is in quite excellent condition. The bottom of the dish has a hot water jacket
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Early 1800s English Antique Watering Can

Japanese Antique Black Storage Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
with water, so you can use it safely. It is probably in the best condition. This is a rare
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Watering Can

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Cedar

A Large Pair of Tole and Gilded Bronze Urns
Located in Hudson, NY
be used as flower vases as they have liners which allow for water and can then be removed without
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Chippendale Style Two Seat High Back Bench C.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
The frame is hand carved form solid mahogany The upholstery shows water stains and fraying. You can
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Early 20th Century American Antique Watering Can

Materials

Mahogany

Edo period Japanese antique large jar / planter/umbrella stand/jar for flowering
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
condition. I haven't checked for water leaks because it's so heavy, but it's not cracked, so I think it's
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Watering Can

Materials

Pottery

Willliam Eden - 1866 Watercolour, Landscape with Fly Fisherman
Located in Corsham, GB
captured an expansive river scene with lush green trees lining the water's edge. A fly fisherman can be
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19th Century Antique Watering Can

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Watercolor

Japanese Old Pottery Large Jar 1700s-1800s/Antique Flower Vase Vessel Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
store water not only indoors but also in the garden. I highly recommend it.
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Watering Can

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Pottery

Japanese Jomon Period Stone Mortar / Scholar s Stone / As a Garden Stone Basin
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. You can also enjoy it as a stand for decorating stones in the garden, stones that receive water, and
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Prehistoric Antique Watering Can

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of 18th Century Nero Antico Marble Shell Basins from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
originally used for holding holy water in Catholic Churches. You can see how the backs were removed from the
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18th Century Italian Antique Watering Can

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Marble

Rare George III Warming Dish, Complete with Interior Pans by Timothy Renou
Located in London, GB
. The dish has a turned fruitwood handle and inner water compartment, which can be filled through a
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Early 1800s English Antique Watering Can

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
washed with water. You can use it safely. This is a rare piece of furniture with a Japanese style
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Watering Can

Materials

Cedar

18th Century Antique George III Mahogany Brass Bound Wine Cooler
Located in Suffolk, GB
square mahogany tapering legs with original brass cup castors. The original water release tap can be
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18th Century English George III Antique Watering Can

Materials

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.

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    A water goblet is a type of stemware used in a fine dining setting and is paired with a wine glass or wine goblet. A water goblet is larger, featuring a wide rim and a deep bowl. It is made using thicker glass than what is used in wine glasses and typically features a textured design. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary water goblets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    A water carafe is a glass container or vessel without handles used for serving water. You can find your choice of water carafe on 1stDibs.
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    The best type of watering can is a matter of preference, as it depends on the various factors to choose from. While buying a watering can, one should consider material, water capacity, and any other attributes that will affect how the can is used each day. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary watering cans from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    No, generally, you can't put water in a clay vase. Because clay is a porous material, it will absorb water readily, and in some cases, clay vessels filled with water may leak. However, you can purchase liners to put inside a clay vase if you wish to use it to display fresh flowers. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of vases.
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    No, you usually cannot put water in a raku vase. The clay used to produce the pottery is highly porous and readily absorbs water. As a result, it may grow damp or even leak. You'll find a variety of raku pottery on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, concrete planters do absorb water. Concrete is porous and will absorb moisture from its environment, which will cause moss to grow on the outside of the planter. You’ll find a variety of concrete planters from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Koa wood is water-resistant. However, it is not waterproof. This means that Koa wood can hold up to the effects of damp locations, but should not be displayed in outdoor areas completely exposed to the elements. You'll find a collection of Koa wood furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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    Whether you can leave a water fountain outside in the winter depends on the piece. However, experts recommend that all fountains be drained and stored away from the elements in areas that receive ice and snow during the winter months. On 1stDibs, shop a range of fountains.
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    A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
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