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Lovely Antique Edwardian Shelley Jug and Bowl Set
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Lovely Antique Edwardian Shelley Jug and Bowl Set

1900 - 1920
Description

Lovely antique Edwardian Shelley jug and bowl set having a wonderful pearl shimmer ground with a gold shaped handle to the back both in the form of a shell,

Stamped to base

Rd 330395

Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Edwardian Ceramic Wash Set to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
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SA1030628
Dealers Internal Reference
155
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Lovely antique Edwardian Shelley jug and bowl set having a wonderful pearl shimmer ground with a gold shaped handle to the back both in the form of a shell,

Stamped to base

Rd 330395

Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Edwardian Ceramic Wash Set to the 1900s.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1030628
Dealers Internal Ref
155
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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An Edwardian iridescent white ceramic wash jug and basin set featuring shell-shaped moulding and a gilded scroll handle.
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Archive I An Edwardian iridescent white ceramic wash jug and basin set featuring shell-shaped moulding and a gilded scroll handle.

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An Edwardian iridescent white ceramic wash jug and basin set featuring shell-shaped moulding and a gilded scroll handle.
Lovely antique Edwardian Shelley jug and bowl set
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An Edwardian iridescent white ceramic wash jug and basin set featuring shell-shaped moulding and a gilded scroll handle.
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  • ObjectJug and Bowl Sets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilt, Lustre Glaze
  • ColourIridescent White
  • MotifsShell moulding, Gilded scroll handle, Lustre glaze, Scalloped rim
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

This Edwardian jug and bowl set from 1900 is made from porcelain with an iridescent white pearl shimmer lustre glaze and gilt highlights. The pieces exhibit shell moulding, a scalloped rim, and a gilded scroll handle shaped in the form of a shell. The ceramic set sits on a dark brown wooden table with a burr grain pattern, and the items measure 30 cm high, 44 cm wide, and 44 cm deep. Placed on a sideboard top, this decorative English country house set suits living rooms or dining areas as a display piece or floral vessel. The glazed ceramic surface catches the light, while the ornate handle and fluted basin edges provide tactile texture to interior surfaces.

Manufactured extensively during the early twentieth century, wash jug and bowl sets served as essential bedroom sanitaryware prior to the widespread adoption of indoor plumbing. Prominent British potteries like Shelley produced highly decorative versions featuring fluid lines and pearlescent finishes.

These ceramic sets were crafted from fine earthenware or porcelain, finished with an iridescent metallic oxide glaze known as lustreware, and frequently accented with hand-applied gold leaf gilding on the handles and rims.

Authentic examples typically feature an underside backstamp, such as the Shelley or Late Foley makers marks, alongside organic shell-like moulding details and uniform age-appropriate wear to the gilding.

An antique ceramic wash set functions effectively as a decorative display piece placed on a sideboard top, dressing table, or vanity counter, with the jug repurposed to display fresh floral arrangements.

Clean ceramic lustreware gently by hand using warm water and mild liquid soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, abrasive scouring pads, or dishwasher cleaning to preserve the gilded detailing and glazed surface.
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