Antique Trash Can
Terracotta Waste Basket Bin Trash Cans
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of French waste basket trash cans is made from terracotta and can be used in either an
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Trash Can
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Terracotta
Austrian Bronze & Iron Neoclassical Trash Can / Wastepaper Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Austrian bronze & iron neoclassical trash can / wastepaper basket
Austria, circa early 20th
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Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Trash Can
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Bronze, Iron
Vintage Mr Pickwick & His Friends Tole Bucket or Trash Can
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, early to mid 20th century.
A vintage yellow tole bucket or trash can adorned with paper
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Trash Can
Materials
Tin
Victorian Japanned Copper Office Trash Can Wastebasket Industrial Revolution
By Thomas Edison
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A relic right out of the American Industrial Revolution. An extremely well preserved example, with still very bright japanned finish all around the exterior surfaces. This example is...
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Trash Can
Materials
Copper
Japanned Copper Trash Can Wastebasket Industrial Loft Victorian Factory Office
By Thomas Edison
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful and still bright japanned finish. This is one of the larger sizes, just over 14 inches high. This is example is free of holes or tears, just scuffs and denting from over ...
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Trash Can
Materials
Copper
French Tole Split Wire Early 20th Century Trash Can with Liner
Located in Hudson, NY
This very rare survivor or the early years of the 20th century was purchased in France at the Paris Flea market and remains in very good condition for being approximate 100 years old...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Steel
1900s Clerks Industrial Wire Tin Map Architectural Drawings Bin Basket Trash Can
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare very tall wire form basket, impressed with manufacturers markings and patent dates, 1904-1914 on bottom copper pan.
Top Dia: 14 in.
Bottom Dia 10 in.
Height 23 13/16 in.
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1910s American Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Copper, Wire
Antique Umbrella Stand, Paper Basket with Coat of Arms, Copper & Iron
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Austrian paper or waste basket - trash can. Perfect for your office or also to use as an
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1860s Austrian Early Victorian Antique Trash Can
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Rustic Jersey Coffee Bin
Located in Denton, TX
painted design of Jersey Coffee. This would make a great trash can or storage of any kind in your home
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Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Trash Can
Materials
Iron
19th Century English Regency Mahogany And Brass Bucket
Located in Stamford, CT
very handsome waste bin, trash can or ice bucket. An elegant addition to any decor.
14.75 inches high
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Early 19th Century Antique Trash Can
Materials
Brass
Largest and Mint Antique Delftware Porcelain Wall Tile Painting in Wooden Frame
By De Porceleyne Fles
Located in Lisse, NL
extra special for the connoisseurs is the fact that there are no trash cans, no bicycles, no cars, no
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19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Trash Can
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Porcelain, Paint, Oak, Wood
H 29.9 in W 22.6 in D 2.4 in
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19th Century Brass Kindling Bucket
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century brass kindling bucket
could be used as a waste basket / trash can.
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19th Century Antique Trash Can
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Green Tole Metal Trash Can Wastebasket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency green tole metal trash can wastebasket. Item features tole metal
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Trash Can
Materials
Metal
Antique Small Galvanized Steel Trash Can with Handle, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
All industrial outdoor small trash can with lid and large handle. The robust waste can is
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Steel
19th Century Indian Spice Bin
Located in New York, NY
Metal storage bin with a wonderful faded blue patiina.
Makes an excellent trash can
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19th Century Indian Antique Trash Can
Materials
Iron
19th Century Black Forest Carved Faux Bois Waste Basket w/ Iron Mounts
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique 19th century German black forest waste paper basket or trash can. Constructed likely
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19th Century Antique Trash Can
Materials
Iron
19THC LARGE SUGAR BUCKET WITH HANDLEIN ORIGINAL RED PAINT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
NO LID.WONDERFUL WORN SURFACE AND GREAT CONDITION.GREAT FOR A PLANT OR TRASH CAN.
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19th Century American Antique Trash Can
Materials
Pine
Antique Ornate Brass Fireside Coal Scuttle Bucket Bin Log Box Storage Planter
Located in Dayton, OH
trumpet footed base with diamond patterned trestle. Could be used as a trash can, tobacco box or planter.
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Early 20th Century Baroque Antique Trash Can
Materials
Brass
H 22.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
19thc Dry Original Surface Large Firkin/bucket From N.e.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
AND EARLY ORIGINAL COPPER NAILS.GREAT AS A TRASH CAN OR MAGAZINE HOLDER NEXT TO A CHAIR.ALL ORIGINAL
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19th Century American Antique Trash Can
Materials
Pine
Industrial Trash Garbage Can with Lid
Located in New York, NY
Nice heavy garbage can in galvanized steel, with original doomed lid, and swing handles. Industrial design, commercial grade construction.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Trash Can
19th Century American Oak Splint Feather Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
. Today, they're perfect for storage vessels, trash cans in powder rooms, or drop a glass vessel inside
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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Trash Can
Materials
Oak
Large 19th Century American Burl Grain Storage Barrrel
Located in New York, NY
great umbrella stand, trash can, fire wood holder or just a very beautiful decorative object.
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Early 19th Century American Antique Trash Can
Materials
Burl, Wood
19thC Indian Storage Bin
Located in New York, NY
This metal storage bin was originally used to hold spices. It makes a great trash container. Can
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19th Century Indian Antique Trash Can
Materials
Iron
Large Vintage Industrial Trash Can
Located in Redding, CT
Large vintage industrial trash can. So many different uses for storing items. Great for storing
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1920s Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Steel
Japanned Finished Copper Factory Office Trash Cans Wastebaskets
By Thomas A. Edison
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Japanned finished copper factory office trash cans wastebaskets. Measures: Two large D 13.25 x H
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Copper
Vintage 1920s Industrial Vulcanized Office Factory Desk Wastebasket Trash Can
Located in Hyattsville, MD
American vulcanized fiber company factory office trash can. Clearly ink stamped dated 1931
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1920s American Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Natural Fiber
1920s Wastebasket Factory Office Lattice Wire Trash Can Vintage Industrial
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful American Industrial Age relic. A woven steel lattice trash can, no makers markings. We
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1920s American Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1920s Industrial Vulcanized Office Factory Desk Wastebasket Trash Can
Located in Hyattsville, MD
American vulcanized fiber company factory office trash can, small to medium in size. The cleanest
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1920s American Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Natural Fiber
Pair of French Gilded Metal Trash Cans or Umbrella Stands
Located in Vienna, AT
Nice pair of early 20th century French metal trash cans or umbrella stands with antique finish and
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1910s French Hollywood Regency Antique Trash Can
Materials
Metal
Antique Italian Toleware Waste Basket or Trash Can With Oceanic Sea Life Theme
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Italian Toleware Waste Basket or Trash Can With Oceanic Sea Life Theme
A high quality
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Trash Can
Materials
Tin
Antique Bentwood and Iron circular Dry Measure Wastepaper Basket / Trash Can
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Bentwood and Iron Circular Dry Measure - Wastepaper Basket / Trash Can
USA Circa 1890
We
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Metal, Steel
Industrial Umbrella Trash Can Cast Iron Folk Art Hand Painted Heron Flamingo
Located in Hyattsville, MD
used as an umbrella holder stand, trash can, or map and drawings holder.
Antique folksy hand painted
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Trash Can
Materials
Iron
Vintage Industrial ERIE ART METAL Co Trash Can.
Located in Norwalk, CT
A really neat piece from the 1920s this industrial style metal trash bin presents like no other
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Steel
Japanned Finished Industrial Copper Office Wastebaskets Trash Cans Victorian Era
By Art Metal Co., Erie Lithograph & Painting Company
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Set of three Erie Art Metals Co. Library & Office Receptacles.
Measures: D 12.5 x H 14 in.
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Copper
Industrial Age Machine Pressed Factory Office Wastebaskets Steel Trash Cans
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Art Deco pressed steel and enameled waste basket set, three two large one smaller.
Measures:
Lg W: 12.25 x D: 8.5 x H: 12.25 in.
Sm W: 10.25 x D: 6.5 x H: 11.25 in.
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Trash Can
Materials
Steel
H 12.25 in W 12.25 in D 8.5 in
Victorian Japanned Copper Factory Office Trash Can Wastebasket Industrial Loft
By Thomas Edison
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Quite extraordinary condition considering design use and age. Base metal is tin or thin steel with a still very bright flashed copper surface, with copper vertical stripes, and coppe...
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Trash Can
Materials
Copper
1920s Perforated Metal Industrial Factory Office Wastebasket Trash Can Green
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Probably an accessory from the Globe-Wernicke 1920s Catalog, in Dark Army Green.
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1920s American Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Steel
Antique Moroccan Silver Hammam Hammered Reticulated Bucket Ice Wine Trash Can
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Moroccan silver Hammam bucket featuring hammered, twisted, and reticulated / pierced geometric designs. These buckets were traditionally used for pouring water in Moroccan Ha...
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Early 20th Century Bohemian Antique Trash Can
Materials
Silver
H 10 in W 10 in D 13 in
Rare Early 1900s Industrial Wire and Terracotta Umbrella Stand Trash Can
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare tall wire basket with clay/pottery dish, marked with manufacturers markings and patent date/nos.
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1910s American Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Wire
1900s Clerks Industrial Wire Tin Map Architectural Drawings Bin Basket Trash Can
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare tall wire form basket, marked with manufacturers markings and patent 1904-1914 date/nos. on bottom of thin tin metal pan.
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1910s American Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Wire
H 20.25 in Dm 12.5 in
1904 Victorian Vintage Industrial Japanned Metal Office Wastebaskets, Four
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage Industrial, high Victorian era Metal Art trash can, with Japanned patina intact, USA, circa
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Trash Can
Antique Iron Bucket with Curled Rim
Located in Sheffield, MA
, trash can or waste bin wastebasket.
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Trash Can
Materials
Iron
Arts & Crafts Brass Clasped Cerused Oak Hexagonal Wastepaper Basket
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Arts & Crafts Mission Cerused Oak slat, Brass clasp hexagonal Trash Can, 1920's. Featuring a
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Trash Can
Materials
Brass
Antique English Idyllic Tin Plate Paper Waste Basket
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare surviver in the shape of this oval litter trash can for paper and office 'left-overs'. Its
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Early 20th Century English Romantic Antique Trash Can
Materials
Metal
Antique Galvanized Steel "Witt No. 2" Waste Can, circa 1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
outdoor trash can with original handled lid. The robust waste can is comprised of heavy gauge galvanized
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Steel
Large Rustic Grain Container
Located in Sheffield, MA
time. Can be used for side table, end table, pedestal base, wood, toy storage bin, trash can or
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Early 20th Century Indian Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Metal
Antique English Fireplace Bucket in Embossed Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
good wastebasket or trash can. It depicts medieval party/social scenes. The black paint on the interior
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Trash Can
Materials
Brass
Waste Bin of Leather Bound Books
Located in Los Angeles, CA
substantial for next to a desk in your den, library of office. A trash can never looked better or more
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Trash Can
Materials
Leather
1880s Rochester Stamping Works Copper Coal Can Industrial Waste Trash Bin
By Rochester N.Y Iron Works Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
New York USA, circa 1880s.
Rochester Stamping Works. A scarce copper and cast iron lidded coal or ash bin, having a cast iron hinged lid and rim over a copper body. The interior lid...
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1880s American Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Copper, Iron
H 14.75 in W 13.75 in D 13 in
Large Antique Dutch Delft Blue and White Wall Plaque with 20 Tiles in Oak Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
no trash cans, no bicycles, no trams, no cars, no lampposts etc in sight. Because of this all the
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Trash Can
Materials
Oak, Paint, Porcelain, Wood
H 27 in W 32.8 in D 1.8 in
French Painted Tole Trash Can, circa 1890-1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
French painted tole trash can, circa 1890-1920.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Trash Can
Materials
Tôle
Dutch Embossed and Painted Leather Trash Can
Located in Antwerp, BE
The perfect "Old world chic" leather wastepaper basket to complete an office or den decor. Rounded front and flat back to conveniently sit flat against a wall or under a desk.
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Trash Can
Materials
Leather
Lidded Brass Wastepaper Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique early 20thc brass trash can - waste paper basket.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Trash Can
Materials
Brass
Vintage Tole Waste Basket With Paw Feet
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Charming little vintage waste basket or trash can with painted finish and footed
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Early 20th Century Antique Trash Can
Materials
Tôle
Pair of umbrella stands
Located in Boston, MA
A unique modified 19th C trash can made into an umbrella stands.
Pair available @$675 EA
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19th Century American Antique Trash Can
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Oak Grain Measure
Located in Austin, TX
as a cachepot or a trash can.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Trash Can
Materials
Iron
Taxidermy, Elephant Leg from the 1920s
Located in Raalte, NL
or trash can. From the 1920s.
Because of the age there is no cites declaration needed.
The
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1920s African Antique Trash Can
Materials
Other
French Polished Steel Storage Bin with Wooden Lid
Located in Woodbury, CT
, this piece is perfect as a decorative trash can or storage bin for kindling. Please note that the top
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Early 20th Century French Antique Trash Can
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Trash Can
Located in Oaks, PA
Vintage Industrial Trash Can , Of square form raised on four bracket feet
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1920s American Industrial Antique Trash Can
Materials
Metal
French Tin Lined Rattan Trash Can, circa 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
French woven rattan trash can lined with tin. Nice small size for under a desk, but could also be
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Early 20th Century Antique Trash Can
Materials
Tin
Vintage French Woven Wicker Trash Can with Blue Stripe
Located in Antwerp, BE
French woven wicker trash can circa 1940.
Natural woven wicker & blue painted wicker woven
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Early 20th Century French Antique Trash Can
Materials
Wicker
French Gold Embossed Cognac Leather Trash Can
Located in Antwerp, BE
The perfect "Old world chic" leather wastepaper basket to complete an office or den decor. Oval shape.
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Early 20th Century French Georgian Antique Trash Can
Materials
Leather
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19th Century French Empire Antique Trash Can
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Demilune Trash Can or Container
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century trash can crafted in wood decorated with lithographic chinese characters against geometric and floral designs set on ball feet.
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Antique Trash Can
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Gucci Style Hand Painted Horse Bit Bucket or Trash Can
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique and captivating vintage find: a hand-painted bucket or trash can that exudes the iconic style and sophistication reminiscent of Gucci. This extraordinary piece stands as a t...
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20th Century American Antique Trash Can
Materials
Metal
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Antique Trash Can For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique trash can you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, copper and steel, every antique trash can was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique trash can you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique trash can, those designed in Industrial, Art Deco and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique trash can that is appealing in its simplicity, but Erie Lithograph & Painting Company produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Trash Can?
Prices for an antique trash can start at $85 and top out at $4,420 with the average selling for $823.
Questions About Antique Trash Can
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023The main differences between a wastebasket and a trash can are function and size. Generally, a waste basket is a small container used indoors to collect waste. A trash can is a larger waste container. Both indoor and outdoor versions are available. Many waste baskets have decorative designs, while trash cans are usually simple metal or plastic containers. Shop a selection of wastebaskets on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024The process of telling an antique pearl varies based on whether it is set in jewelry or loose. In the case of jewelry, you can look for a maker's mark and then conduct online research to find out when the company existed and made similar pieces. To be considered an antique, pearl jewelry must be at least 100 years old. In the case of a loose pearl or if you have difficulty performing research on your item, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser, knowledgeable jeweler or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique pearl jewelry.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A good indicator as to whether your teapot is antique is to check the spout holes. If it has three or four, it is likely your piece is an antique. There may also be a maker’s mark on the bottom, which could help identify the date made. Shop a collection of antique goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Do antique rings have hallmarks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, some antique rings have hallmarks. However, some do not. Before 1950, jewelry makers didn't add hallmarks to their pieces, but some did to indicate who produced the jewelry and/or tell the buyer what type of metals they contained. Shop a large collection of antique rings on 1stDibs.