{"product_id":"vintage-zinc-water-reservoir-with-brass-tap-circa-1900-1920","title":"Antique French Zinc Wall Fountain | Lavabo Reservoir with Brass Tap | Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome pieces instantly make a kitchen feel like an old French country house. This antique French zinc wall fountain does exactly that. It has the quiet usefulness of something that once belonged near a back door, pantry or wash area that was filled by hand and used throughout the day before running water was part of ordinary rural life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown in France as a fontaine murale, or wall fountain, this zinc lavabo likely dates from the early 20th century, around 1900 to 1930. The form is simple and very practical: a flat back panel for hanging against the wall, a rounded half-moon reservoir, a hinged lid and a brass tap below for dispensing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe details are what give it so much charm. The arched back plate has rows of softly punched dot decoration, almost like little hand-made stars across the zinc. A reeded edge runs along the dome and lid, while two pressed bands wrap around the body and give the whole piece a little structure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe zinc surface has aged into a soft oxidized gray with the old spangled finish still showing through in places. There are small rust points, surface wear, water staining inside and natural age throughout, all consistent with a working wall reservoir. The brass tap with butterfly handle is intact, and no holes through the body are noted, though I would have it checked carefully before returning it to regular water use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it would be beautiful hung in a French country kitchen, laundry room, garden room or covered terrace. It could be displayed as a sculptural wall piece, filled with dried flowers or trailing greenery... or even used as a planter if properly lined. It brings that practical Provençal farmhouse feeling to any setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Provence Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52767884116311,"sku":"OUT-002","price":685.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4686\/4215\/files\/early-20th-century-french-zinc-water-container-spigot-wall-mount-2.jpg?v=1788803417","url":"https:\/\/theprovencecollection.com\/en-us\/products\/vintage-zinc-water-reservoir-with-brass-tap-circa-1900-1920","provider":"The Provence Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}