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Bassenas: Antique Sinks in Lviv

Areta — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:47:00 +0000

Many of Lviv’s old buildings had communal sinks located in courtyards, hallways, or on galleries. No longer a water source for the residents of these buildings, most of the sinks have been removed and today are popular antiques. Only a handful remain in their original locations, especially the decorative ones […]

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Antique Sink in Prague

Areta — Mon, 16 May 2016 08:11:06 +0000

In Prague I come across one antique sink, which was still in it’s original location, though it is no longer used for its original function. Now instead of water, the sink holds a candle. The sink is located in a tiny courtyard of an old building, which today houses a […]

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Antique Sinks in Vienna

Areta — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 08:55:08 +0000

Antique sinks still in their original locations seem come to hard by, be it in Lviv, Prague, Vienna, or other Habsburg cities that I’ve visited. But in Vienna I did find a couple. On the other hand, I’ve come across quite a few water pumps in these cities. Here is […]

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