A French Late 18thc Copper Watering Can, Arrosoir Circa 1800, 56cm Length, Watertight

19th century

Sold by Gilt and Gesso

Description

A French Late 18thC Copper Watering Can, Arrosoir circa 1800, 56cm length, fully watertight

A large late 18th to circa 1800, French copper watering can, arrosoir en cuivre, of excellent scale and timeworn appearance.

A handmade copper watering can, traditionally found in the French country house, estate houses and chateau etc.., an estate made arrosoir of excellent scale, the large model with impressive, original rose head.

We have tested the watering can and it produces a magnificent fountain of water, the arrosoir has been sealed checked and no leaks, fully water tight with no losses but many areas evidence of historical repairs, this adds to its delightful, enchanting appeal.

An evocative antique watering measuring;

Length 56cm

Height 41cm

Body diameter 30cm

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Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Physical Dimensions

Height

41cm (16.14")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1150225

Description

A French Late 18thC Copper Watering Can, Arrosoir circa 1800, 56cm length, fully watertight

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A large late 18th to circa 1800, French copper watering can, arrosoir en cuivre, of excellent scale and timeworn appearance.

Gilt and Gesso

fig 1. A French Late 18thC Copper Watering Can, Arrosoir circa 1800, 56cm length, watertight — fig 1. A French Late 18thc Copper Watering Can, Arrosoir Circa 1800, 56cm Length, Watertight

A handmade copper watering can, traditionally found in the French country house, estate houses and chateau etc.., an estate made arrosoir of excellent scale, the large model with impressive, original rose head.

fig 2. A French Late 18thC Copper Watering Can, Arrosoir circa 1800, 56cm length, watertight — fig 2. A French Late 18thc Copper Watering Can, Arrosoir Circa 1800, 56cm Length, Watertight

We have tested the watering can and it produces a magnificent fountain of water, the arrosoir has been sealed checked and no leaks, fully water tight with no losses but many areas evidence of historical repairs, this adds to its delightful, enchanting appeal.