Name: An Extremely Rare Flow Blue Foot Bath Whampoa by Dillwyn
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1192135
Price: 1450 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

Sold 1 January 1900 · Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

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Description

A rather beautiful and rare flow blue foot bath by Dillwyn, circa 1835-40. It comes with a deep flow blue, a banded foot bath with these great handles.

In lovely condition. A small amount of glaze flaking on the one side. Please see images.

Measures:

Body 16.25 x 12 x 9.5 inches high

21 inches from handle to handle

Declaration

Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated this Flow Blue Ceramic Footbath to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1192135

Description

A rather beautiful and rare flow blue foot bath by Dillwyn, circa 1835-40. It comes with a deep flow blue, a banded foot bath with these great handles.

In lovely condition. A small amount of glaze flaking on the one side. Please see images.

Measures:

Body 16.25 x 12 x 9.5 inches high

21 inches from handle to handle

Date of Manufacture

Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated this Flow Blue Ceramic Footbath to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1192135

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Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

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Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

Telephone 07801 650780

Location

Admiral Vernon Arcade (Basement Level)
141 Portobello Road
London
W11 2QB
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectFoot Baths
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialEarthenware, Glaze
ColourBlue and White
MotifsFlow blue glaze, Chinoiserie landscape pattern, Integrated side handles, Oval vessel shape

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Flow blue is a style of white glaze earthenware decorated with cobalt blue transfer patterns that intentionally bled into the surrounding glaze during firing, produced extensively throughout the nineteenth century.

These vessels were crafted from durable earthenware or ironstone, moulded into deep oval forms with integrated side handles, and finished with underglaze transfer printing prior to glaze firing.

Authentic examples exhibit deep cobalt colouration with characteristic blurred edges, underglaze maker marks or impressed stamps, and natural age indicators such as fine glaze crazing.

These large decorative basins are frequently repurposed in contemporary spaces as hearth planters, dining table centrepieces, or console displays filled with seasonal foliage.

Clean gently using mild soap and lukewarm water, avoiding chemical solvents, abrasive pads, or prolonged immersion which can damage crazed glazes or affect the earthenware body.