Adaptation

ANTIQUE 19th CENTURY DRY SINK WITH A MARBLE TOP. Height: 32 in. by Width: 32 in. by Depth: 16 in, estimated USD400-500.


It strikes me that there are probably a number of pieces of furniture for sale at auction, such as this washstand, which could be easily adapted to something pretty and suited to today's living.

For me, I think this would make an ideal drinks table, with its excellent proportions, and drawer for bar requisites.

Others might want to adapt it for proper plumbing, but you would risk breaking the marble, and the piping would be visible underneath the drawer section.

So far no bids, and the starting price is USD150. If it was a little closer to home, I'd bid on it myself.