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Lead Cistern

George III Lead Cistern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
George III corner lead cistern, initialled M and dated 1779. Cisterns were widely produced in
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Urns

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Lead

George III Lead Cistern
George III Lead Cistern
H 35.83 in W 38.98 in D 27.56 in
18th Century Style English Lead Cistern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
18th century style English Lead Cistern. A large lead water cistern Dated 1707 and initialled ‘TM
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20th Century Planters and Jardinieres

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Lead

18th Century Style English Lead Cistern
18th Century Style English Lead Cistern
H 29.93 in W 36.62 in D 19.3 in
Pair of George III Style Lead Demilune Cisterns
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of George III style lead demilune cisterns. Bulbeck Foundry, Cambridgeshire.
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Antique 18th Century British George III Planters and Jardinieres

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Lead

English Lead Demilune Decorative Cherub and Floral Medallion Cistern, Circa 1778
Located in Hollywood, SC
English lead demilune decorative cherub and floral medallion cistern, Late 18th century Signed and
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Antique 1770s English George III Planters and Jardinieres

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Lead

English Leadwork Cistern
Located in Essex, MA
head , flower vases etc. Cisterns were used to collect rain water from roof gutters on stately country
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Antique 1880s English Georgian Garden Ornaments

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Lead

English Leadwork Cistern
English Leadwork Cistern
H 29 in W 48.75 in D 20.75 in
Fine Pair of Sheraton Style Pedestal Wine Cisterns, 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
A pair of early 19th century mahogany plate urns. The Urns are lead lined sitting on top of
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Antique 19th Century European Sheraton Urns

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Mahogany

Fine Pair of George III Mahogany Wine Cisterns Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Each cistern is in the form of a fluted vase on a rectangular pedestal. The lead-lined vases have
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Antique 19th Century English George III Obelisks

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Mahogany

George II Mahogany Wine Waiter or Bottle Carrier
Located in Lymington, GB
). ''Wine waiters'' are often confused with ''wine coolers'' or ''wine cisterns''. The latter are bottle
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Antique 1750s English Wine Coolers

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Mahogany

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18th Century Lead Cistern
Located in Hungerford, GB
An 18th century English lead cistern, dated 1777. The cistern is dated 1777 and have fret work
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Architectural Elements

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18th Century Lead Cistern
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
George III Lead Cistern
Located in Shustoke, GB
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Antique 1770s English George III Planters and Jardinieres

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H 36 in W 39 in D 27.5 in
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Located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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Antique 18th Century European Planters and Jardinieres

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Nautical Objects

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Located in Woodbridge, CT
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19th Century Lead Cistern
Located in Conwy, GB
The body decorated with distillery or ale house scenes. English, late 19th century. Measures: H:35 W:62 D:48 CM.  
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19th Century Lead Cistern
H 13.8 in W 24.4 in D 18.9 in
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Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
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Antique 18th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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18th Century Lead Planter
H 23.63 in W 43.71 in D 20.87 in
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Located in Kittery Point, ME
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Antique 19th Century English Barware

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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Stamford, CT
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Located in Katonah, NY
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Located in Savannah, GA
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Lead Cistern
Lead Cistern
H 19 in D 14 in
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Located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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Antique Early 18th Century European Garden Ornaments

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18th Century Lead Cistern Dated 1714
18th Century Lead Cistern Dated 1714
H 29.02 in W 60.01 in D 20.01 in
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Located in Gloucestershire, GB
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H 41.34 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
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Located in Gloucestershire, GB
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A pair of mid 18th century lead cisterns
A pair of mid 18th century lead cisterns
H 22.84 in W 24.02 in D 18.51 in
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Located in Gloucestershire, GB
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Lead Cistern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lead cistern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of lead, metal and brass, every lead cistern was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lead cistern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right lead cistern, those designed in Georgian and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Lead Cistern?

Prices for a lead cistern start at $575 and top out at $52,172 with the average selling for $7,787.