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Antique Porcher French Ceramic Bidet
$2,305.47
£1,675
€1,959.72
CA$3,150.90
A$3,430.02
CHF 1,820.65
MX$41,270.48
NOK 23,070.17
SEK 21,138.79
DKK 14,635.07
About the Item
A beautifully shaped antique ceramic bidet by French manufacturers Porcher.
This early 20th century piece showcases a smooth curved shaped basin with a stunning stylised foliage pattern to its rim.
Sat on a fluted columned pedestal, finished by a striking white glaze, this is the perfect stylish addition to a bathroom in a contemporary or period property, such as a Victorian townhouse.
History of the Bidet
Nobody knows who was responsible for the invention of bidet, but historians agree that they first appeared in the 17th century in France as the bedroom hygiene tool. It later received several upgrades, until it eventually became an integral part of the modern bathroom.
Bidet comes from the French word “bitet” which is translates to “pony”. It was also called a “trot”, which is a way someone can ride a pony. Sometimes a bidet was even called “garden horse”.
- Dimensions:Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 23.04 in (58.5 cm)
- Style:Victorian (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Good structural condition. Minor wear to the white glaze, mainly to the rim. Fitted with an original waste.
- Seller Location:Wormelow, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 9362741stDibs: LU2096343781062
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