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An exceptional and highly collectible Early Victorian blue and white transferware lidded toothbrush box, manufactured by the renowned Copeland & Garrett (successors to Spode) in Stoke-on-Trent, England. This rare piece is beautifully decorated in the iconic "New Blanche" pattern, featuring an elegant Chinoiserie motif with exotic birds, lush peonies, and intricate floral borders.Dating strictly between 1833 and 1847 based on the official underglaze green manufacturer's backstamp, this box is a magnificent survivor of 19th-century English ceramic artistry.The lid features the traditional ventilation holes designed to allow the toothbrush bristles to dry. • Manufacturer: Copeland & Garrett (Late Spode)
• Pattern: New Blanche (Chinoiserie Bird & Floral theme)
• Origin: Staffordshire, England
• Period: Early Victorian (c. 1833 - 1847)
• Markings: Features matching green underglazeCopeland & Garrett crowned wreath marks on
BOTH the base and the inside of the lid, proving they are an original, matched set.
Also includes a blue hand-painted painter's mark "20" and impressed potter's numbers.Condition:
Perfect condition.
It is incredibly rare to find a piece of daily-use utilitarian pottery of this age in such flawless state.• NO chips, NO cracks, NO hairlines, and NO restorations.
• The blue transfer print remains crisp, vibrant, and deeply saturated.
• The glaze is bright and clear with virtually no signs of wear or heavy crazing.
