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Piaget Protocole 9154 - Yellow Gold, Champagne Dial
Piaget Protocole 9154 - Yellow Gold, Champagne Dial

Piaget Protocole 9154 - Yellow Gold, Champagne Dial

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

Measurements include a 27x25mm tank case size and 18mm lug width. It's on an aftermarket black leather strap.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Tanks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Reclaimed Antique Copper Planter with natural Patina
Large Reclaimed Antique Copper Planter with natural Patina

Large Reclaimed Antique Copper Planter with natural Patina

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

Circular in form and originally used as a wash tank, it has developed a rich patina with warm copper tones and areas of verdigris that give the piece depth and softness.

Category

Early 20th Century British Other Antique Tanks

Materials

Copper

Pair of George III painted side or serving tables
Pair of George III painted side or serving tables

Pair of George III painted side or serving tables

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

When we bought them, they had been dipped in a caustic tank some years earlier; the legs had small remains of of white paint but we liked the old pine lime-wash colour they had acqui...

Category

18th Century English George III Antique Tanks

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Antique Murray Mercury Velocipede Tricycle c.1930
Antique Murray Mercury Velocipede Tricycle c.1930

Antique Murray Mercury Velocipede Tricycle c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

HISTORY Founded in 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio, Murray Ohio originally manufactured fenders, fuel tanks, and other stamped body parts for the growing automotive industry.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Tanks

Materials

Steel

Silver salt & pepper shakers with pearly friezes on four embossed feet
Silver salt & pepper shakers with pearly friezes on four embossed feet

Silver salt & pepper shakers with pearly friezes on four embossed feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver salt and pepper shakers with pearly friezes and two tanks set on four embossed feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: French.

Category

19th Century European Antique Tanks

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with floral cutouts, two reservoirs, bell & relief feet
Silver inkwell with floral cutouts, two reservoirs, bell & relief feet

Silver inkwell with floral cutouts, two reservoirs, bell & relief feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with relief floral motifs and cutouts, two tanks and a bell, pen holder and four relief feet.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Tanks

Materials

Silver

Antique French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Circa 1900
Antique French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Circa 1900

Antique French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Circa 1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

A practical removable inner tank is included, designed to collect water from umbrellas, preserving both the functionality and longevity of the piece.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tanks

Materials

Iron

Antique Art Deco Drakes Silver Plated Beef Carving Trolley 20th Century
Antique Art Deco Drakes Silver Plated Beef Carving Trolley 20th Century

Antique Art Deco Drakes Silver Plated Beef Carving Trolley 20th Century

By Drakes Silversmiths

Located in London, GB

It has a vented screw knob for filling the tank with water  and for steam to escape. The sides are fitted with handles and a detachable plate holder, set upon an oval cabriole leg b...

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Tanks

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver planter with two suspended containers and cups, smooth body with cutouts
Silver planter with two suspended containers and cups, smooth body with cutouts

Silver planter with two suspended containers and cups, smooth body with cutouts

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver planter with two suspended tanks and cups, smooth body with cutouts and pearly friezes at the base resting on four flat ball-shaped feet.

Category

19th Century European Antique Tanks

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Polished Iron and Oak Decorative Wine Barrel Top
19th Century French Polished Iron and Oak Decorative Wine Barrel Top

19th Century French Polished Iron and Oak Decorative Wine Barrel Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Most basic Chablis is unoaked, and vinified in stainless steel tanks. The amount of barrel maturation, if any, is a stylistic choice which varies widely among Chablis producers.

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Tanks

Materials

Iron

Unique Hex Shade 1800s Mirrored Gas Lamp
Unique Hex Shade 1800s Mirrored Gas Lamp

Unique Hex Shade 1800s Mirrored Gas Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

It has been wired to take a standard base bulb but still retains the tank, valve, original finish and decorative details.

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Tanks

Materials

Mirror

Vintage Stainless Steel Salesman Sample Kettle
Vintage Stainless Steel Salesman Sample Kettle

Vintage Stainless Steel Salesman Sample Kettle

Located in Dekalb, IL

Being under 10 inches tall makes this stainless steel salesman sample much easier to carry around than the 50 or 100-gallon tank it represents. This particular manufacturer has the c...

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Tanks

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Fine, Georgian, Old Sheffield Plate Four-Part Entree Dish c1800
A Fine, Georgian, Old Sheffield Plate Four-Part Entree Dish c1800

A Fine, Georgian, Old Sheffield Plate Four-Part Entree Dish c1800

Located in valatie, NY

There are four parts in total including a top lid that is numbered "3", interior dish and a hot water tank with serving lid. The hot water tank is tin lined.

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Tanks

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique Industrial Cylinder Cart with Chain Retainer
Antique Industrial Cylinder Cart with Chain Retainer

Antique Industrial Cylinder Cart with Chain Retainer

Located in Dekalb, IL

Its narrow stance and tall handle allowed a single operator to maneuver pressurized tanks safely across uneven factory floors. Unmarked but typical of early 20th-century Midwestern ...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Tanks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Boho Original Yale Swim Team Photo
Vintage Boho Original Yale Swim Team Photo

Vintage Boho Original Yale Swim Team Photo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Likely dating to the early 20th century, this captivating group portrait features rows of athletes proudly sporting their "Y" emblazoned tank suits, capturing a moment of collegiate ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Tanks

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Enameled Cast Iron, 1900
French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Enameled Cast Iron, 1900

French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand, Enameled Cast Iron, 1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Condition: Overall very good condition One very small surface enamel loss on the tank (see photo with arrow) The white marks visible on the black enamel are light reflections only, n...

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Tanks

Materials

Iron

1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture
1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture

1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture

By Rockford National Furniture Company 1

Located in Long Branch, NJ

This sideboard is built like a tank and very good quality! They don't make this quality furniture anymore!

Category

1920s American Louis XV Antique Tanks

Materials

Walnut

French Antique Table Electrified Kerosene Lamp Glass & Bronze, Late 19th Century
French Antique Table Electrified Kerosene Lamp Glass & Bronze, Late 19th Century

French Antique Table Electrified Kerosene Lamp Glass & Bronze, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Napoléon III period, bronze and glass As the kerosene tank was of glass, this lamp has been electrified in two parts : on the top, as usual and in the tank.

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tanks

Materials

Bronze

Early Antique George I Silver Lidded Tankard / Beer Mug London England 1726
Early Antique George I Silver Lidded Tankard / Beer Mug London England 1726

Early Antique George I Silver Lidded Tankard / Beer Mug London England 1726

Located in London, GB

The Handle of the Mug has a scroll thumb piece on the top and a shield shaped terminus at the base. The Silver Tanked has a spread pedestal foot. Made in London, England in 1726 by...

Category

Early 18th Century English George I Antique Tanks

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century French Louis XV Pewter Lavabo Fountain on Carved Walnut Stand
18th Century French Louis XV Pewter Lavabo Fountain on Carved Walnut Stand

18th Century French Louis XV Pewter Lavabo Fountain on Carved Walnut Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

The elegant handwashing fountain, known as a lavabo, features its original pewter reservoir fitted with twin bronze spigots and a shaped basin below. The sculpted pewter tank is grac...

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tanks

Materials

Pewter

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress
Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress from the 1920's. Pull over tank top style with 2 tiers of flounces for great movement when you walk, 1920's USA.

Category

1920s American Antique Tanks

19th Century Griffin Eastlake Burl Walnut Marble Top Buffet Sideboard
19th Century Griffin Eastlake Burl Walnut Marble Top Buffet Sideboard

19th Century Griffin Eastlake Burl Walnut Marble Top Buffet Sideboard

Located in Long Branch, NJ

The hardware is very similar to Herter Brothers in NYC and the sideboard is built like a tank!

Category

Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Tanks

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century American Gothic Mahogany Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th Century American Gothic Mahogany Arm Chairs

Pair of 19th Century American Gothic Mahogany Arm Chairs

Located in Long Branch, NJ

The carvings are out of this world and and chairs are built like a tank! The chairs have red velvet fabric which was very common in the Victorian era

Category

Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Tanks

Materials

Mahogany

Very Large French Chandelier in Bronze & Opaline Napoleon III Period
Very Large French Chandelier in Bronze & Opaline Napoleon III Period

Very Large French Chandelier in Bronze & Opaline Napoleon III Period

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

The chandelier features its original oil tank in copper and bronze that is decorated with floral motifs; its original white and green opaque glass shade and its original wick mechani...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tanks

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Antique Brass Faucet with Special Nozzle and "T" Wrench
Antique Brass Faucet with Special Nozzle and "T" Wrench

Antique Brass Faucet with Special Nozzle and "T" Wrench

Located in Marbella, ES

It stands out for its special fork-shaped spout, indicating that it was designed for a specific use, such as flow control in barrels, tanks, or irrigation systems. It also features a...

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Tanks

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Italian Rare Neoclassical Garden Large Fountains, Set of 2
Early 20th Century Italian Rare Neoclassical Garden Large Fountains, Set of 2

Early 20th Century Italian Rare Neoclassical Garden Large Fountains, Set of 2

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

As you can see from the photos on the back of the large tank, there's a hidden compartment behind the fish that allows for the motor needed to operate the water.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tanks

Materials

Stone, Cement

Early 20th-Century English School, John Lovibond & Sons, Cannon Brewery, Fulham
Early 20th-Century English School, John Lovibond & Sons, Cannon Brewery, Fulham

Early 20th-Century English School, John Lovibond & Sons, Cannon Brewery, Fulham

Located in Cheltenham, GB

From left to right, it comprised a copper house, the brew house tower, with a liquor tank, and a fermenting house. As we see here, leading up to the brewery was a track for steam loc...

Category

Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Tanks

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Battlefield French Infantry Prussians war 1870 signed Leon Ambroise Gauthier.
Battlefield French Infantry Prussians war 1870 signed Leon Ambroise Gauthier.

Battlefield French Infantry Prussians war 1870 signed Leon Ambroise Gauthier.

Located in palm beach, FL

A soldier supports the commander with his arm thrown towards the enemy. A cannon tank can be seen to the right of the painting. On the left and in the background, an effect can be se...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Tanks

Materials

Paint

Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand in Enameled Cast Iron, France, Circa 1900
Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand in Enameled Cast Iron, France, Circa 1900

Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand in Enameled Cast Iron, France, Circa 1900

By Hector Guimard

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

The stand features a stunning red and white enameled finish on both the fixture and the tank, offering a striking contrast. With a height of 23.4 inches (59.5 cm), width of 15.9 inch...

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Tanks

Materials

Iron

Gruen 14k Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Factory Original Dial circa 1926
Gruen 14k Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Factory Original Dial circa 1926

Gruen 14k Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Factory Original Dial circa 1926

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

This model was clearly, Gruen's answer to original edition of the Cartier Tank Watch. It is the same size as the original Cartier Tank and nearly identical in design.

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Tanks

Materials

14k Gold

Balloon Accident at La Villette Gasworks – Hand-Coloured Engraving, 1869
Balloon Accident at La Villette Gasworks – Hand-Coloured Engraving, 1869

Balloon Accident at La Villette Gasworks – Hand-Coloured Engraving, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

When the balloon failed to rise properly and drifted sideways into one of the large gas storage tanks, the envelope tore and the balloon was dragged along the ground before collapsin...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Tanks

Materials

Paper

1800s French Cast Iron Betty Rooster Oil Lamp France
1800s French Cast Iron Betty Rooster Oil Lamp France

1800s French Cast Iron Betty Rooster Oil Lamp France

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Fine French handcrafted cast iron Oil Betty Lamp with decorative Rooster 1800s Known as a 'Betty Lamp' features a circular tank base with a decorative rooster finial. 8.75 tall x 5....

Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tanks

Materials

Iron

19th Century Industrial Iron Riveted Quencher Planter, Rustic Log Box
19th Century Industrial Iron Riveted Quencher Planter, Rustic Log Box

19th Century Industrial Iron Riveted Quencher Planter, Rustic Log Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A great looking piece which is riveted with a reinforce X base and disk feet The tank is galvanised with sloping sides and full length iron strap handles at each side The tank has ...

Category

19th Century Industrial Antique Tanks

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell, Gilt Bronze Pagoda, Circa 1875
19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell, Gilt Bronze Pagoda, Circa 1875

19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell, Gilt Bronze Pagoda, Circa 1875

By Gabriel Viardot, Edouard Lievre, Maison Marnyhac 1

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A 19th Century French “Japonisme” Inkwell Patinated and gilt bronze, very finely chizeled Open-worked design in the Chinese Archaïc Taste of fighting dragoons The penholders simulati...

Category

1870s French Japonisme Antique Tanks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

1920s Art Deco Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w Solid Gold-Tone Bead Embellishment
1920s Art Deco Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w Solid Gold-Tone Bead Embellishment

1920s Art Deco Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w Solid Gold-Tone Bead Embellishment

Located in Gresham, OR

1920s Art Deco Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w Solid Gold-Tone Bead Embellishment: An extraordinary example of the classic Art Deco style dress worn by those ultra-modern "flapper" types...

Category

1920s French Antique Tanks

19th Century Tiger Oak Carved Figural 12 Piece Dining Set Made In Grand Rapids
19th Century Tiger Oak Carved Figural 12 Piece Dining Set Made In Grand Rapids

19th Century Tiger Oak Carved Figural 12 Piece Dining Set Made In Grand Rapids

Located in Long Branch, NJ

The quality is out of this world with tiger oak throughout this set and the pieces are built like a tank! The chairs have nice clean fabric and stunning carving and the carvings on t...

Category

1890s American Victorian Antique Tanks

Materials

Oak

Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint and Mirrors
Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint and Mirrors

Super Rare I. P. Frink, Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint and Mirrors

By Frink Reflector Co.

Located in Peekskill, NY

The double mirrored ring of reflectors have a 30 inch diameter. The original fuel tank holds six lamps and is crafted from six 3 inch diameter brass tubes.

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Tanks

Materials

Tin

Rare I. P. Frink Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint, Milk Glass and Mirrors
Rare I. P. Frink Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint, Milk Glass and Mirrors

Rare I. P. Frink Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint, Milk Glass and Mirrors

By Frink Reflector Co.

Located in Peekskill, NY

The inner ring is milk glass and the outer is an interesting combination of alternating milk and fluted mirror. The original fuel tank holds six lamps and is crafted from six 3 inch ...

Category

Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Tanks

Materials

Milk Glass

Nineteenth Century Ships Deck Lamp
Nineteenth Century Ships Deck Lamp

Nineteenth Century Ships Deck Lamp

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century ships deck lamp with loop handle, oil burner with tank and glass globe. Vented chimney is pierced with stars.

Category

1860s American Antique Tanks

Materials

Metal

Original Engraving of Hindu Pagoda on Malabar Coast, Antique Temple Print, 1806
Original Engraving of Hindu Pagoda on Malabar Coast, Antique Temple Print, 1806

Original Engraving of Hindu Pagoda on Malabar Coast, Antique Temple Print, 1806

Located in Langweer, NL

The structure is elevated on a platform with steps leading to the entrance, and a large rectangular tank or sacred pool is depicted in the foreground, often used for ritual purificat...

Category

Early 1800s Antique Tanks

Materials

Paper

1806 Engraving of Arunachalesvara Temple, Hindu Pagoda on Coromandel Coast
1806 Engraving of Arunachalesvara Temple, Hindu Pagoda on Coromandel Coast

1806 Engraving of Arunachalesvara Temple, Hindu Pagoda on Coromandel Coast

Located in Langweer, NL

The engraving showcases the temple's architectural grandeur, featuring four towering gopurams (gateway towers) at each cardinal direction, surrounding a complex of smaller shrines, t...

Category

Early 1800s Antique Tanks

Materials

Paper

Portrait of Ethel Gabain
Portrait of Ethel Gabain

Portrait of Ethel Gabain

By Solomon Joseph Solomon

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

He aggressively campaigned for the implementation of wide-stretching camouflage netting to break up the telltale shadows of tanks, trenches, and heavy artillery equipment.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Tanks

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Zenith 9 Karat English Market Art Deco Watch, circa 1920s
Zenith 9 Karat English Market Art Deco Watch, circa 1920s

Zenith 9 Karat English Market Art Deco Watch, circa 1920s

By Zenith Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic tank style watch was patterned after the original "Tank Watch" by Cartier.

Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Tanks

Green Crackled Porcelain Table Water Pipe with Metal Strapping from Vietnam
Green Crackled Porcelain Table Water Pipe with Metal Strapping from Vietnam

Green Crackled Porcelain Table Water Pipe with Metal Strapping from Vietnam

Located in Leuven , BE

The pipe stem that is normally places in the water tank, is missing. The craquelure or fine pattern of cracking is intentional and gives a decorative effect.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Tanks

Materials

Porcelain

Ferdinand Barbedienne, Gilt Bronze Inkwell, 19th Century
Ferdinand Barbedienne, Gilt Bronze Inkwell, 19th Century

Ferdinand Barbedienne, Gilt Bronze Inkwell, 19th Century

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Madrid, ES

Gilt bronze inkwell, decorated with plant and zoomorphic motifs, in the shape of a warrior's head, with three claw-shaped legs, on a round base. Glass tank.   

Category

Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Tanks

Materials

Bronze

Restored English Ships Lantern, C1920
Restored English Ships Lantern, C1920

Restored English Ships Lantern, C1920

Located in Norwell, MA

Meticulously polished and lacquered. Oil tank has been retrofitted with a led bulb and wire.

Category

1920s English Antique Tanks

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Ship’s Cabin Lantern by Porter
Antique Brass Ship’s Cabin Lantern by Porter

Antique Brass Ship’s Cabin Lantern by Porter

Located in Norwell, MA

Original reflector in case. The burner tank has been fitted with an electric socket and vintage bulb for home use.

Category

1920s North American Antique Tanks

Materials

Brass

French Faience Wall Fountain, 19th Century
French Faience Wall Fountain, 19th Century

French Faience Wall Fountain, 19th Century

$883Sale Price / set|20% Off

French Faience Wall Fountain, 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Wall fountain set: original water tank and soap dish and wooden support, lavabo. France, mid-19th century Unseal plant holder Very good condition Shipping: 86 x 18 x 30 cm, 7 kg.   

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Tanks

Materials

Faience, Chestnut

Half-moon shaped Stoup
Half-moon shaped Stoup

Half-moon shaped Stoup

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

They were then replaced by spherical tanks of average size often placed on a column or a pillar.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Tanks

Materials

Marble

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 22m MOV...

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Tanks

Materials

Gold-filled

John Alden Blueprint, Jan 14 1929
John Alden Blueprint, Jan 14 1929

John Alden Blueprint, Jan 14 1929

Located in Norwell, MA

Profile shows engine placement, tanks superstructure, etc. Overall dimensions: Weight is 7 pounds. 20" H x 29" W.

Category

1920s Antique Tanks

Materials

Paper

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An assortment of antique tanks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique tanks — often made from metal, iron and brass — can elevate any home. Antique tanks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique tanks made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique tanks are appealing in their simplicity, but J.W. Fiske & Company, Petromax and Regent produced popular antique tanks that are worth a look.

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