Name: Copeland Creamware Foot Bath with Brown and Green Decoration 1850
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1005743
Price: 695 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

Sold 10 January 2025 · Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

This “Copeland Creamware Foot Bath with Brown and Green Decoration 1850” found a buyer.

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Description

A copeland creamware footbath , clobbered in green leaves , with brown bands .

Also decorated with bands of brown and acorns and oak leaves Measures 52 cms from handle to handle

Bath is 44 cms x 22 cms high x 35 cms wide

In lovely condition

Physical Dimensions

Height

22cm (8.66")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

38cm (14.96")

Declaration

Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Creamware Foot Bath to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1005743

Description

A copeland creamware footbath , clobbered in green leaves , with brown bands .

Also decorated with bands of brown and acorns and oak leaves Measures 52 cms from handle to handle

Bath is 44 cms x 22 cms high x 35 cms wide

In lovely condition

Physical Dimensions

Height

22cm (8.66")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

38cm (14.96")

Date of Manufacture

Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Creamware Foot Bath to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1005743

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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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ObjectFoot Baths
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialCreamware, Earthenware, Ceramic
ColourCream, Green, Brown
MotifsPainted ivy leaves, Scalloped rim, Loop side handles, Leaf border trim
SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

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Creamware is a type of refined earthenware developed in 18th-century England, notably perfected by Josiah Wedgwood. By the 19th century, large vessels such as foot baths were common utilitarian items in affluent households for personal hygiene before the widespread availability of plumbed bathrooms.

These items were produced using refined earthenware clay, coated with a transparent lead glaze that yielded a warm cream colour. Decoration was typically hand-painted or applied via transfer printing before a secondary kiln firing.

Authenticity is assessed through examination of the glaze crazing, weight, potting characteristics, and presence of makers marks or registration stamps on the base, reflecting period manufacturing methods.

These large vessels function effectively as sculptural floor planters for large houseplants, decorative umbrella stands, or statement centrepieces filled with dried florals in traditional or eclectic interiors.

Care involves dusting with a soft dry cloth and avoiding immersion in water if the glaze has extensive crazing, which can absorb moisture and stain the porous ceramic body beneath.