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19th Century Matched Pair of Brass Country House Watering Cans
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19th Century Matched Pair of Brass Country House Watering Cans

1900 - 1920
Description

This very decorative matched pair of country house type brass watering cans, one is a five pint and the other is a six pint, are both beautifully made in solid sheet brass. The larger one has a maker stamp on its underside for Williamson and Sons of Worcester. The watering cans also have matching brass labels on their tops with the words The Langham.

The Langham is a large famous quality Victorian hotel in London.

The cans are labelled to identify them as the property of the hotel and would have been used by staff members for watering flowers or potted plants around the establishment. Both pieces have had some solder repairs over the years but are generally in good condition.

English circa 1900.

G H Williamson and Sons were sheet metal works in Providence Street, Worcester and were in operation from the late 19th century until circa 1930.

The size of the slightly larger can

Height 27cm x width 35cm x depth 14cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Victorian Brass Watering Cans to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1138416
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

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Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

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07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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Description
This very decorative matched pair of country house type brass watering cans, one is a five pint and the other is a six pint, are both beautifully made in solid sheet brass. The larger one has a maker stamp on its underside for Williamson and Sons of Worcester. The watering cans also have matching brass labels on their tops with the words The Langham.
fig 1. A pair of polished 19th-century brass watering cans in differing sizes featuring reeded cylindrical bodies, arched top handles, and angled spouts.
fig 1. 19th Century Matched Pair of Brass Country House Watering Cans

The Langham is a large famous quality Victorian hotel in London.

The cans are labelled to identify them as the property of the hotel and would have been used by staff members for watering flowers or potted plants around the establishment.
Robert Belcher Antiques

Both pieces have had some solder repairs over the years but are generally in good condition.

fig 2. A pair of polished 19th-century brass watering cans in differing sizes featuring reeded cylindrical bodies, arched top handles, and angled spouts.
fig 2. 19th Century Matched Pair of Brass Country House Watering Cans

English circa 1900.

G H Williamson and Sons were sheet metal works in Providence Street, Worcester and were in operation from the late 19th century until circa 1930.

The size of the slightly larger can

Height 27cm x width 35cm x depth 14cm

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Victorian Brass Watering Cans to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1138416
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Worcestershire
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A pair of polished 19th-century brass watering cans in differing sizes featuring reeded cylindrical bodies, arched top handles, and angled spouts.
19th century matched pair of brass country house watering cans
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A pair of polished 19th-century brass watering cans in differing sizes featuring reeded cylindrical bodies, arched top handles, and angled spouts.
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During the 19th century, the expansion of glasshouses and conservatories in country estates created a demand for refined indoor gardening equipment. Brass watering cans were produced as both functional tools and decorative objects to be kept on display within these light-filled spaces.

Victorian brass watering cans were typically formed from heavy-gauge sheet brass with hand-soldered joints, rolled rims for structural stability, and decorative reeded or ribbed banding along the outer cylinder.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-brazed or soldered seams, subtle surface irregularities from hand-hammering or turning, heavy metal weight, and natural oxidisation in hard-to-reach crevices rather than uniform machine finishes.

These decorative vessels can be arranged on a deep window sill, open shelving, or a boot room bench alongside potted greenery to add warm metallic tones and historical texture to a contemporary space.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and use a gentle metal polish if a bright reflective finish is preferred, or allow the natural patina to develop over time while ensuring the interior remains dry after use to prevent unwanted corrosion.
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