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Description
I would like to know what the piece inside the wash basin is, my sister was told it was to place wash clothes in. Would also like to the value of this set and any other information. The wash basin and the pitcher both have marks, but they are slightly different - maybe pieces made in 1891? Thank you!
Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Distinguishing marks
Doulton Burslem
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
bwl- 16" dia - 5-1/4" high, pit 7-3/4" high, ? 9" dia - 3-1/4" high
Date Period
1896 - 1901
History
My sister found it at an estate sale
eBay Auction Link
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Re: Doulton Burslem Large Wash Basin Set
Your dates are about right, what the heck is that handle looking thing? Is there a hole under the blue handle thingy? LOL I cant tell in a photo what that is. how many pieces am I looking at?
Re: Doulton Burslem Large Wash Basin Set
Re: Doulton Burslem Large Wash Basin Set
Ok it is either the lid to a slop jar or the chamber pot ! I found this http://www.rubylane.com/item/6041-PS110912/Doulton-Burslem-Slop-Jar-Chamber
yay!
Re: Doulton Burslem Large Wash Basin Set
It is a s kathybeth has said, from the slop bucket, it's where the used water ( and other things) drained through after use in the basin. Most set originally came with one, because they were the piece most often moved, carried from room to room and dumped, they were the piece most often broken first and discarded.