Lovely Unique RARE French Antique 19th century Bidet, Baby Bath, Wash Basin. This piece has a Wooden base and a porcelain ironstone insert which is stamped "Porcelaine Anglaise Cauldon EP Concessionaire Paris Grand Prix 1889" and has a metal plate which reads "P.Puech Bordeaux".
Based on my research of this stamp, it's a rare exclusive brand and there are not many made like this one hence the price.
It really pops in a room and would make a wonderful addition to any rustic living space, shabby chic or French farmhouse themed room. You can use it as a storage bin for personal time to hide them from guests in your living space or a indoor planter........use your imagination as I am sure you could come up with other unique uses.
--- Condition ---
In lovely vintage condition. As the item has been restored and refinished, it's clean and residue free. However given it's age, there are still signs of usage, age and lovely imperfections such as the wood has areas of chipping, crack around the edges and dings/marks in the wooden surface. The enamel water basin has signs of age such as some rusting around the edges, crazing in certain areas, cracking/chipping in the enamel and surface discoloration and scratches (especially on the back surface. as shown in the photos. I thing it's sturdy for use but I would not put anything too heavy into and I would not use it as a chair. Please take a look at photos and use ZOOM for detail. Please ask me if you are unsure.
--- Measurements & Weight---
Approximately ....
Ceramic piece: 48 cm x 31 cm x 25 cm x 12.5 cm cm & 4250 grams
Wood piece – 45 cm x 28 cm x 40.5 cm & 2160 grams
All – 41 cm x 48 cm x 31 cm & 6410 grams not including the packaging weight
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All items are of vintage quality and will show some signs of age. As it is my main priority to have very happy customers, I try my best to inspect, clean and describe very carefully the vintage condition of my product listings and any exceptional wear on a piece. If you have any doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me directly, I prefer to provide you with as much detail to ensure your complete satisfaction.
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