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19th Century American Zinc Watering Can
Located in Houston, TX
Zinc watering can with original gilt and red paint.
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19th Century American Antique Watering Can

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Zinc

French 19th Century Copper Watering Can
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning copper watering can with great patina, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered.
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Copper

French 19th Century Copper Watering Can
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning copper watering can with great patina, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered.
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Copper

Brass Watering Can by Hagenauer Wien
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handmade brass watering can by Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien. Stamped and marked on the underside.
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1920s Austrian Modern Antique Watering Can

Materials

Brass

An Eighteenth Century Copper Watering Can
Located in London, GB
A large French copper watering can, with spot hammer decoration and exaggerated loop handle in
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Late 18th Century French Antique Watering Can

Materials

Copper

French 19th Century Copper Watering Can
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning copper watering can with great green patina, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, small
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Watering Can

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Copper

Brass Textured Watering Can by Peerage
By Peerage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco brass watering can for Peerage c.1920's, England. This piece features a brass handle and
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Watering Can

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Brass

Art Deco Watering Can Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco watering can Vienna, circa 1920s Polished and stove enamelled.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Watering Can

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Brass, Copper

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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Early 19th Century French Antique Watering Can

Over-Sized Antique Copper Watering Can
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An over-sized hammered Copper watering can with stationary arched handle, double relief banding
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Early 20th Century Country Antique Watering Can

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Copper

English Early 20th Century Zinc Watering Can
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This charming zinc watering can, circa 1920s, is from England and will make tending to your garden
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Early 20th Century English Antique Watering Can

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Zinc

Early 20th Century English Brass Watering Can
Located in Chicago, IL
A faithful and hardworking vintage English brass watering can with a large round handle and a
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Early 20th Century English Country Antique Watering Can

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Brass

Art Deco Brass Watering Can Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass watering can Vienna, circa 1920s Original condition Original patina.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Watering Can

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Brass

English Watering Can in Copper from mid-19th century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A copper watering can with an iron band at base, from England c. 1850.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Watering Can

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Copper

Antique Hammered Copper Gooseneck Bonsai Watering Can Rustic Farmhouse
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique copper watering can or sprinkler featuring long slim Bonsai or Gooseneck spout. Size: 8".  
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Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Watering Can

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Copper

English Zinc Brass Watering Can
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
for pouring- make it convenient to use daily. A small plaque indicates it can hold 2 gallons of water
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19th Century English Rustic Antique Watering Can

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Metal, Brass, Zinc

Circa 1880 Chinese Export Brass Watering Can
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 brass watering can. Shaped handle. Bosses top & bottom border decoration. Old lid handle
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Watering Can

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Brass

English Haws Rose Watering Can
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
handle are specifically designed to avoid thorns while watering rose bushes. The brass spout is designed
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19th Century English Rustic Antique Watering Can

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Metal, Brass, Zinc

Antique English Sheffield Silver Plated and Hand Engraved Watering Can
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small antique English Edwardian Sheffield silver plated and hand engraved watering can, circa 1910.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Watering Can

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Silver Plate

19th Century French Patinated Copper Watering Can with Spout
Located in Dallas, TX
Water your plants elegantly with this antique copper watering can; crafted in France, circa 1860
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Copper

18th Century French Polished Copper and Iron Watering Can
Located in Dallas, TX
Water your plants elegantly with this antique copper and iron watering can, crafted in France
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Late 18th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Copper, Iron

Very Distinct Art Deco / Amsterdamse School Watering Can The Netherlands 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Very Distinct Art Deco / Amsterdamse School Watering Can The Netherlands 1930s This is a true gem
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Watering Can

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Metal

Christopher Dresser Design Sterling Silver Hot Water Can by Heath Middleton
By Heath Middleton
Located in London, London
, Edwardian, sterling silver "Hot Water Can" is an iconic design by Dr Christopher Dresser, plain in style
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Early 1900s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Watering Can

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Sterling Silver

Antique Brass Watering Can with Hinged Lid – Vintage European Garden Decor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite antique brass watering can is a stunning example of early 20th-century craftsmanship
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Watering Can

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Brass

Special Arts Crafts Brass / Copper Bucket w. Rare Watering Can Spout Handles
Located in Lisse, NL
this antique bucket was actually used as a watering can, because this is the first ever specimen that
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Late 18th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Watering Can

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Copper, Brass

Antique Ironmonger or Handmade Metal Servant s Hot Water Carrying Can
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique handcrafted water can was made by John Mileuengrav, an Ironmonger from Perth Scotland
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Late 19th Century Scottish High Victorian Antique Watering Can

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Metal

19th Century French Trade Sign
Located in Calgary, Alberta
watering cans.
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19th Century British Antique Watering Can

Hammered Copper Mexican Early 20th Century Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as a pitcher or watering can and yet, sitting on a shelf, the piece alone is art!
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Early 20th Century Mexican Antique Watering Can

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Copper

18th Century Garden Themed Needlepoint Portrait
Located in Doylestown, PA
A late 18th century French needlepoint portrait or a gardener, circa 1780, with watering can
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Watering Can

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Fabric

18th Century French Provincial Figurine of a Gardener
Located in Doylestown, PA
A late 18th century French Provincial figurine of a seated gardener with watering can, in period
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Watering Can

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Terracotta

Antique Wicker Plant Stand, 1920s
Located in Miami Beach, FL
lattice stretcher beneath which widens on each side to hold a potted plant or perhaps a watering can. A
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1920s American Other Antique Watering Can

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Wicker

19th Century French Still Life Oil Painting Signed Victor Renault-des-Graviers
Located in Atlanta, GA
floral arrangement tastefully disposed around a woven wicker basket. A watering can is hiding behind the
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19th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Giltwood, Paint

Antique Savona Italian Faience Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
". This particular urn has a mythological scene on one side with a mascaron relief at the base where water
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19th Century Italian Antique Watering Can

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
stile features ribbon appearing to hold aloft a basket of fruit & flowers, below which is a watering can
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Watering Can

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Marble, Bronze

Art Nouveau Holy Water Font Virgin Mary Lily French Bronze
Located in Labrit, Landes
Holy water font French Art Nouveau Art Deco Virgin Mary with Lily Ivy decor Vert-de gris bronze
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Watering Can

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Metal

Chinese Antique Pottery Bowl / Ming Dynasty 1368-1644 /Kintsugi/ Tea Bowl
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
condition as there are no major defects. There are no leaks. However, please do not put water for a long
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Watering Can

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Pottery

22.75 Gram Gorgeous Aquamarine Specimen Attach With Garnet And Muscovite
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

Old Cat Figurine Made of Japanese Pottery / Calligraphy Equipment / Edo-Meiji
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. This is a "water drop", a tool used to fill the inkstone with water. This cat has two holes that can
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Watering Can

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Pottery

Early 20th Century Large Brass Patinated Rustic Pail
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rustic Large Hand Hammered Brass Bucket with Handle. Can Carry Water or be used as a planter. It is
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Antique Watering Can

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Brass

Large Antique French Copper Brass Champagne / Wine Cooler, 1850s, France
Located in Melbourne, AU
cooling of three to four bottles of wine, champagne, water etc. Can be also used as a Jardinière.
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1850s French Romantic Antique Watering Can

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Brass, Copper

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th century small water fountain basin of hand carved stone container. It was against the wall
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Late 17th Century French Antique Watering Can

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Stone, Limestone

Antique Large Scale Terracotta Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
good shape for its age. Originally used for water and cooking. Can be used for planting. Lovely green
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19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Antique Watering Can

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Ceramic

Pair of Late 18th-Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Planters
Located in Essex, MA
Rare pair of late 18th century period Louis XVI zinc lined planters En Bateau Zinc is water
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Watering Can

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Fir

Early 19th-Early 20th Century Terracotta Italian Olive Jar, circa 1810-1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Structurally sound though. Unsure if it can hold water.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Watering Can

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Terracotta

Antique Print of Greek Ceramics Hydria by Genick (1883)
Located in Langweer, NL
hydria (water jar). A is a type of water-carrying vessel in the metalwork and pottery of Ancient Greece
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Late 19th Century Antique Watering Can

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Paper

Antique Print of Greek Ceramics Hydria by Genick (1883)
Located in Langweer, NL
hydria (water jar). A is a type of water-carrying vessel in the metalwork and pottery of ancient Greece
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Late 19th Century German Antique Watering Can

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Paper

Large Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Chargers, circa 1750
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
be cleaned with soap and water. Priced individually so you can make the choice of how many you
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Mid-18th Century English Baroque Antique Watering Can

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Pewter

Japanese Antique Earthenware Wabi Sabi Jar / 1616-1868 / Edo Period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
water is added to the blue circled area, a small amount of water will leak out from there. However, if
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Watering Can

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Pottery

Rose Bowl
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of the openings until the cover is completely filled. You can either use water or a sponge to keep
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Early 1900s American Antique Watering Can

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Sterling Silver

Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl
$1,650
19th Century Bronze Jardiniere from France
Located in Dallas, TX
water. This French bronze jardiniere can be used for fresh or dried flower arrangements anywhere.
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Watering Can

Japanese Antique Wooden Box 1860s-1900s / Sofa Table Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
table. The contents of the box and drawers have been washed and disinfected with water, so you can
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Watering Can

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
sanitized with water. You can use it with peace of mind. This is a very rare Japanese furniture with wabi
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Watering Can

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Cedar

Large 19th century European romantic landscape Sunset, shepherdess and her flock
Located in Aartselaar, BE
beautiful nature scenery during the early evening. On the water we can see a boat returning to the shore
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19th Century Romantic Antique Watering Can

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Tin Bowl Made in Japan / Vase / Flower Case / Meiji Era / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
nice bowl. You can add water to make a vase or use it as an object. Weight: 2.8kg.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Watering Can

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Tin

Japanese Long Antique Wood / Wooden Boat Parts / Bench Top / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
with such a dead look was probably used outside. This happens when the board receives water and
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Watering Can

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Pine

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
look. All drawers open and close smoothly. All have been washed and sanitized with water. You can use
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Watering Can

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Wood

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s / Sofa Table Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
inside of the box and the contents of the drawers have been cleaned with water and disinfected. You can
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Watering Can

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Wood

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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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    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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    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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