Circa 1800 French Copper Coat of Arms Lavabo with Wooden Mounting

A beautiful example of a period Louis XVI chaudron, or cauldron, the copper has been decorated with a metalworking technique known as repousse, where low relief motifs are hammered from the reverse side. Many motifs from Louis XVI were inspired by ancient civilizations (Egypt, Rome, Greece, etc.), such as the mascarons and cartouches seen on the sides of this chaudron. There are two distinct mythological scenes on opposite sides, set in between a pair of twisted loop handles emanating from the mouth of a heavily bearded mascaron with a tied bow in his hair. One image depicts Pegasus rearing up as a man with a sword...

More information coming soon… This copper water vessel would have been used in French chateaus as early as the 1700s. The large vat is supported by an iron support and would have b...

Antique copper cookware, such as this polished chaudron with wrought iron handle are highly sought-after decorative pieces due to their unique color and (typically) bright patina. handcrafted in France, circa 1850, our chaudron has a shaped wrought iron handle that rests on a thick rolled rim when not in the upright position. The handle is affixed to the cauldron by a pair of horseshoe shaped mounts, each with two rivets. When the chaudron was used for cooking, the handle would be raised and fitted onto a cremaillere (chimney hook...

Known in France as a porte-revues, this music sheet holder from the early 1900s has a “U” or “V” shaped form with beautiful caning on both sides. An elaborate hand-carved Louis XVI-s...

Antique French Copper Lavabo Oak Panel circa 1890.

Bring authentic French provincial character into a kitchen, powder room, or garden room with this striking antique wall-mounted lavabo fountain from Normandy, crafted circa 1860. Originally used in country homes and sacristies for ceremonial or practical handwashing, the piece now serves beautifully as a decorative architectural accent or unique wall planter. The two-part composition is mounted on its original hand-carved oak backboard, richly detailed with molded and raised geometric motifs typical of Norman craftsmanship. The upper brass reservoir features a softly rounded rectangular form topped with a fitted lid crowned by elegant finials, and is fitted underneath with dual brass spouts designed to feed water into the basin below. The lower demi-lune basin is flanked by rounded side handles and rests on a dramatic pointed oak support, giving the piece strong vertical presence and sculptural appeal. The warm satin brass contrasts beautifully against the deep time-darkened oak, creating a refined yet rustic aesthetic that works equally well in traditional or curated modern interiors. Filled with trailing greenery, dried flowers, or seasonal arrangements, this antique lavabo...

Antique French Provincial Wall-Mounted Copper Lavabo, Circa 1890's.

A French Louis XV period pewter lavabo on walnut stand from the 18th century, with hand-carved shell motifs and volutes. Born in France during the reign of "The Beloved", king Louis ...