c.1890 British transferware wash basin and pitcher with a variety of beautiful birds on a background of puffy clouds. This set is quite special blue and white clouds as a backdrop, accented with pink. I have been told and have noticed that the pink reacts to weather conditions, ie: lightens and darkens, but I have not paid attention to what effects the change - temperature or humidity. The birds have fine details and look to be hand painted and then glazed. The pitcher has been done in a two-part mold and the bowl in one. Truly a fascinating set. Love Quality Antiques more here - Art Nouveau Everything - shipping is based on the size of the two pieces which will require 2 boxes with courier full insurance and tracking
CONDITION: The wash set is in very good condition considering it's age and active use once upon a time - graphics excellent, bright and undamaged. The bowl has crazing inside the bowl, small paint skip on the underside of the rim and a flake on the bottom. The pitcher also has crazing and a few hairlines on the very bottom - none of which is noticeable or affect the integrity of the piece. Needs a really good cleaning.
SIZE: Very large bowl measuring 15 3/4 inches across and 5 1/4 inches, the pitcher is also nice and big measuring 12 inches tall x 8 1/2 inches from spout to handle.
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PLEASE NOTE: I do my best to pack glass and antiques as safely as possible and ship by courier. However, once an item leaves my hands it is out of my control. I can not guarantee safety and DO NOT accept returns or give refunds on damaged in shipping items. The best I can do is put in an insurance claim.
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Downsizing was inevitable and I've done it several times already. This is the big one, and I am still unboxing treasures retrieved from storage after decades.
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My collecting story starts after watching Astaire and Rogers float across a dance floor as a young girl, I have loved art deco design, art, fashion and jewelry. So bold and beautiful, and so different from anything that came before it. Art deco changed social and design sensibilities forever. A lifetime collector of high quality antiques and vintage, I started by making contacts, researching and learning. Picking the best of the best, I live with art deco and vintage decor and used to wear the fashions of the day. To say that I feel in love is an understatement. I reveled in the fact that I was able to reflect my unique style and sensibilities with a marriage of old and new.
Since I was in my teens I have bought what pleases me, what I find beautiful and unique, and the things that speak to me on a creative level. I hope that you can see and feel the passion and love that I feel for antiques and vintage pieces and share with you. You will find art deco, collectible and vintage fine art paintings, original illustrations and magazine covers, home decor, marble, alabaster and metal lamps, nude flapper table lamps, sterling silver decorative accents and tableware for the home and entertaining, designer and estate jewelry and fine vintage watches in my shop.