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What are a wash basin and pitcher used for?
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Today, a wash basin and pitcher is usually used as a decorative accent. Before the advent of indoor plumbing, basin and pitcher sets provided a way for people to wash their faces and brush their teeth in the bedroom or bathroom. Shop an assortment of wash basins and pitchers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Art Nouveau Ceramic Wash Bowl and Pitcher Set, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Nouveau wash bowl and pitcher set.
Striking Belgium design from the 1900s.
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Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Villeroy & Boch Wash Bowl and Pitcher Set
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of three antique pieces of Villeroy&Boch bathroom set. The wash bowl is 12,5 cm high, 40 cm in
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Iron Washstand with Wash Bowl and Pitchers Set, Circa 1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare Victorian era French iron washstand and wash bowl with pitcher sets.
Set made off of a metal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Iron
Antique Ironstone China Coxon & Co Green Pottery Wash Bowl Basin and Pitcher
By Ironstone China
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Ironstone China Coxon & Co. Light Green Pottery Wash Bowl Basin and Pitcher. Item features
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
Antique Arts &Crafts Mission Porcelain Stylized ECLA Bowl & Pitcher Set, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
stylized stained glass design; set includes water pitcher, wash bowl and toothbrush cup; maker signed on
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$760 Sale Price
20% Off