Antique Late 19th Century European Handcrafted Toleware Foot Bath - Water Basin 32”

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Rare and hard to find are these antique 19th century French toleware heavy metal foot baths used to wash feet … more Rare and hard to find are these antique 19th century French toleware heavy metal foot baths used to wash feet or to fill as a water basin tub for interior living. Perfect jardiniere. The attached paper prints show a pont bridge over the Seine River in Paris France. The top and bottom have gilt painted leaves surrounding the basin. The basin is antique, but interior and outside have been possibly repainted and paper prints added. This piece is extremely large 32” wide and 14” high with a depth of 21”. A wonderful French antique to use in any decor especially French country or Provençal.
Use to hold firewood, a large planter, stacking towels or on top on cupboard or armoire or fill with ice and fill with spirits bottles!No markings. I am always happy to answer your questions. less