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Rare 19th Century Verwood Antique Wash Bowl & Soap Dish
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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Rare 19th Century Verwood Antique Wash Bowl & Soap Dish

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Rare 19th century Verwood Antique Wash Bowl & Soap Dish

A very rare 19th century antique earthenware pottery wash bowl and attached draining soap dish, from the Dorset Pottery, Verwood. In very good condition with no cracks. Comes with amazing previous provenance. Dorset and dating form around 1870.

Dimensions

Height: 15cm (5.95")

Width: 37cm (14.68")

Depth: 37cm (14.68"

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Verwood Earthenware Wash Bowl to the 19th Century.

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SA1112686
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Rare 19th century Verwood Antique Wash Bowl & Soap Dish
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A very rare 19th century antique earthenware pottery wash bowl and attached draining soap dish, from the Dorset Pottery, Verwood.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

In very good condition with no cracks. Comes with amazing previous provenance. Dorset and dating form around 1870.

Dimensions

Height: 15cm (5.95")

Width: 37cm (14.68")

Depth: 37cm (14.68"

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Verwood Earthenware Wash Bowl to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1112686
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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A 19th-century earthenware wash bowl featuring a weathered honey-coloured glaze and an integrated soap dish attached to the rim.
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Archive I A 19th-century earthenware wash bowl featuring a weathered honey-coloured glaze and an integrated soap dish attached to the rim.

Rare 19th Century Verwood Antique Wash Bowl & Soap Dish

Archive II A 19th-century earthenware wash bowl featuring a weathered honey-coloured glaze and an integrated soap dish attached to the rim. View II
Archive III A 19th-century earthenware wash bowl featuring a weathered honey-coloured glaze and an integrated soap dish attached to the rim. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century earthenware wash bowl featuring a weathered honey-coloured glaze and an integrated soap dish attached to the rim. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century earthenware wash bowl featuring a weathered honey-coloured glaze and an integrated soap dish attached to the rim. View V
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Verified Since May 2009
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A 19th-century earthenware wash bowl featuring a weathered honey-coloured glaze and an integrated soap dish attached to the rim.
Rare 19th century Verwood Antique Wash Bowl & Soap Dish
Ref: SA1112686
A 19th-century earthenware wash bowl featuring a weathered honey-coloured glaze and an integrated soap dish attached to the rim.
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  • ObjectWash Bowls
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country Pottery
  • MaterialEarthenware, Terracotta, Lead Glaze
  • ColourOchre Brown
  • MotifsIntegrated soap dish, Perforated drainage holes, Lead-glazed interior, Broad flared rim
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

This 19th-century English country pottery wash bowl and soap dish hails from Verwood in Dorset. The earthenware piece exhibits a terracotta body covered in an ochre brown lead glaze, displaying a weathered honey tone and visible wear across the interior surfaces. Formed with a broad flared rim, the vessel includes an integrated soap dish featuring perforated drainage holes at the base. Measuring 15 cm high, 37 cm wide, and 37 cm deep, the bowl sits practically upon a bathroom counter. The rustic farmhouse vessel accommodates daily wash routines while serving as a decorative countertop accent in a traditional interior setting.

FAQs

Verwood pottery refers to traditional earthenware produced in the Verwood area of Dorset, England, from the medieval period through to the mid-20th century. Known for its coarse local clay, utilitarian forms, and characteristic honey-yellow lead glaze, it was widely used for domestic washware and agricultural vessels.

Victorian wash bowls were typically made from locally sourced terracotta clay, which was thrown on a wheel and coated internally with a galena or lead glaze to render the porous earthenware impervious to water.

Authentic Verwood pottery is recognized by its unglazed exterior earthenware body, thick hand-thrown walls, and distinctive yellow-to-brown interior lead glaze. Pieces often exhibit fine craze marks, uneven glaze drippage, and functional details like integrated soap dishes with pierced drainage holes.

An antique wash bowl functions well as a decorative tabletop vessel on a bathroom vanity, kitchen island, or rustic sideboard. It can be displayed as standalone folk art or used to store natural sponges, soaps, or folded linen towels.

Clean unglazed terracotta and delicate historical glazes with a soft brush and lukewarm water containing mild liquid soap. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, immersion in water, or dishwashers, as these can degrade fragile glaze surfaces and discolour the porous body.
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