Lavabo - Brass, Wrought iron - Gothic Lavabo
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A 16th-century Gothic hanging lavabo from the Meuse region, made of brass and wrought iron, measuring 28 × 30 × 20 cm and weighing 3 kg.
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Description from the seller
Rare and authentic late Gothic to early Renaissance cast brass hanging water vessel (Lavabo / Gießbecken), originating from the South Netherlands (Meuse region / Dinant) or Southern Germany, dating to the 15th / early 16th century.
Features:
- Depressed bulbous body with a flared rim, featuring two opposing spouts shaped as stylized zoomorphic heads.
- Swing handle mounted through two cast brass mascarons representing stylized human faces.
- Heavy wrought-iron bail handle with integrated swivel loop and pin mechanism for hanging.
Condition & Restorations:
- Antique condition with significant historical character and age-appropriate wear (approx. 500 years old).
- Features period repairs, including an old rectangular brass patch secured with soft lead-tin solder on the body, as well as lead/tin solder repairs around the spouts and handle mounts.
- Visible through-hole/breach near the inner neck area (see close-up photos), making the vessel non-watertight.
- Original protective interior tinning layer partially preserved.
- Traces of clear protective varnish/polish on the exterior brass surface with light wear at the spouts.
- Wrought-iron handle, swivel eye, and hanging pin are complete, solid, and fully functional.
Dimensions:
- Height (with handle raised): approx. 27.5 cm
- Total width (spout to spout): approx. 29.5 cm
- Weight: approx. 3 kg
Rare and authentic late Gothic to early Renaissance cast brass hanging water vessel (Lavabo / Gießbecken), originating from the South Netherlands (Meuse region / Dinant) or Southern Germany, dating to the 15th / early 16th century.
Features:
- Depressed bulbous body with a flared rim, featuring two opposing spouts shaped as stylized zoomorphic heads.
- Swing handle mounted through two cast brass mascarons representing stylized human faces.
- Heavy wrought-iron bail handle with integrated swivel loop and pin mechanism for hanging.
Condition & Restorations:
- Antique condition with significant historical character and age-appropriate wear (approx. 500 years old).
- Features period repairs, including an old rectangular brass patch secured with soft lead-tin solder on the body, as well as lead/tin solder repairs around the spouts and handle mounts.
- Visible through-hole/breach near the inner neck area (see close-up photos), making the vessel non-watertight.
- Original protective interior tinning layer partially preserved.
- Traces of clear protective varnish/polish on the exterior brass surface with light wear at the spouts.
- Wrought-iron handle, swivel eye, and hanging pin are complete, solid, and fully functional.
Dimensions:
- Height (with handle raised): approx. 27.5 cm
- Total width (spout to spout): approx. 29.5 cm
- Weight: approx. 3 kg
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
3 kg
Specific region of origin
Meuse region
Over 200 years old
Yes
Title additional information
Gothic Lavabo
Number of objects
1
Material
Wrought iron, Brass
Country of origin
Netherlands
Designer/artist/maker
Meuse region
Colour
Gold
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
28 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
16th century
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