French 18th Century Copper Repoussé Wall Fountain Lavabo or Water Reservoir

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Object Description

An 18th century copper repoussé fountain which was originally mounted on the wall inside the home. This Louis XVI period piece features a semicircular basin or lavabo and a fountain with lid and with its original bronze spigots and zoomorphic turning knobs. The lid with two bronze ball finials. From an era when interior running water was non-existent, this piece was used for washing vegetables, utensils and hands in the kitchen.

Fountain: Height 52cm, Width 35 cm, Depth 19 cm
Basin: Height 26 cm, Width 54 cm, Depth 48 cm.

Object Condition

Good, wear consistent with age and use, minor fading, small dents – detailed condition report on request

Object Details

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Jakob F. Mueller Antiquitaeten
Fasanenstrasse 28
Berlin
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Germany

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