This fine early 20th century Italian Faience lavabo is decorated in the classic 18th century manner with a fish on top, clipper ship on cask, and a golden dolphin head holding a spigot in its mouth. The basin at bottom is adorned in the same manner with fish, dolphin, and finial. The lavabo offers beautiful hues of light red, pink, and scenic ocean blues.
Price: $3,500
Rare French 18th Century Faience Wine Cask and Basin
Item Number: 6057
This 18th century hand-painted faience set is in fantastic condition given its age. The Country style French antique piece features a wine cask & basin with a top painted with stripes. The cask is adorned with an image of an allegorical figure holding a banner next to a basket of fruit. Both pieces are decorated with garlands of stars and ribbons, and a floriate decoration is seen at the bottom rim of the basin. Finally a twisted yellow faience ring is attached to each side of the basin. Basin 16" wide x 11" deep x 4 1/2" tall; Cask 10" diameter x 24" tall
Price: $18,000