A faience wall cistern in the shape of a dolphin, possibly Brussels, 19th century

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A faience wall cistern in the shape of a dolphin, possibly Brussels, 19th century Painted in shades of blue, manganese and green, mounted with a spigot in its mouth and moulded with a triangular apeture at the top of its tail, 45cm high; 25cm across For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A faience wall cistern in the shape of a dolphin, possibly Brussels, 19th century

Lot 0312

Estimate £1,000-£1,500

Sep 22, 2026, 10:11 AM EDT

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