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Doulton Salesman's Sample Miniature Enamelled Cast Iron Bath
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Doulton Salesman's Sample Miniature Enamelled Cast Iron Bath

19th century
For Sale by Hand of Glory
Description

A Doulton salesman's sample cast iron miniature bath, circa 1900, with green enamel finish and moulded 'DOULTON' to one side.

Whilst Doulton are better know for ceramics they also manufactured cast iron bath tubs and other sanitary ware. In 1888, the Paisley Works Factory, Paisley, Scotland, opened specifically to produce cast iron baths and other sanitaryware. The factory closed in 1936.

 16m long.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Doulton Salesman Sample Bath to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09704871
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Relief-cast lettering to the side: standard mark of the Paisley foundry sanitary castings.
Exposed cast iron on the foot pads: natural dark oxidisation from age and handling.
Vitreous enamel finish: soft surface dulling consistent with prolonged domestic show.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243553
Description
A Doulton salesman's sample cast iron miniature bath, circa 1900, with green enamel finish and moulded 'DOULTON' to one side.
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Whilst Doulton are better know for ceramics they also manufactured cast iron bath tubs and other sanitary ware.
Hand of Glory

In 1888, the Paisley Works Factory, Paisley, Scotland, opened specifically to produce cast iron baths and other sanitaryware. The factory closed in 1936.

 16m long.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Doulton Salesman Sample Bath to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09704871
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Relief-cast lettering to the side: standard mark of the Paisley foundry sanitary castings.
Exposed cast iron on the foot pads: natural dark oxidisation from age and handling.
Vitreous enamel finish: soft surface dulling consistent with prolonged domestic show.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243553
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
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A miniature sage green enamelled bath featuring embossed Doulton lettering along the side.
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Archive I A miniature sage green enamelled bath featuring embossed Doulton lettering along the side.

Doulton Salesman's Sample Miniature Enamelled Cast Iron Bath

Archive II A miniature sage green enamelled bath featuring embossed Doulton lettering along the side. View II
Archive III A miniature sage green enamelled bath featuring embossed Doulton lettering along the side. View III
Archive IV A miniature sage green enamelled bath featuring embossed Doulton lettering along the side. View IV
Archive V A miniature sage green enamelled bath featuring embossed Doulton lettering along the side. View V
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A miniature sage green enamelled bath featuring embossed Doulton lettering along the side.
Doulton Salesman's Sample Miniature Enamelled Cast Iron Bath
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A miniature sage green enamelled bath featuring embossed Doulton lettering along the side.
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  • ObjectSalesman Sample
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialEnamelled Cast Iron
  • ColourSage Green
  • MotifsEmbossed lettering, Integral feet, Roll top rim, Tapered shape
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 16 cm (6 in)

This Victorian salesman's sample miniature bath is an industrial-style collector's piece produced by Doulton. The item consists of a cast iron body with a sage green enamel finish, featuring a roll top rim, a tapered shape, integral feet, and embossed 'DOULTON' lettering along the side. The piece shows minor signs of age with slight wear visible around the feet and surface. Measuring 6 cm high and 16 cm wide, the miniature object is compact enough for display on various surfaces. In a contemporary home, this decorative piece works well on a bathroom counter or a shelf in an industrial loft setting. The small scale makes it suitable as a display object or curio for collectors of sanitary ware and miniature samples. The cast iron construction and embossed lettering provide an authentic period aesthetic that complements traditional and eclectic interior schemes.

FAQs

Salesman samples were scaled-down, fully detailed models produced by manufacturers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to allow travelling commercial representatives to demonstrate products to prospective trade buyers.

These miniatures were typically crafted using the exact materials as their full-scale counterparts, including heavy cast iron finished with a vitreous enamel coating, glazed earthenware, or porcelain.

Original pieces feature crisp embossed or impressed manufacturer lettering, period-accurate proportions, appropriate physical wear consistent with age, and a substantial weight relative to their size.

These compact historical pieces function as decorative accents on surfaces, serving effectively as luxury soap dish containers, trinket trays, or standalone display objects on shelving.

Wipe surfaces gently using a soft cloth dampened with water and mild soap, avoiding abrasive chemical agents that may compromise the original enamel glaze. Ensure exposed metal undersides remain dry to prevent oxidisation.
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