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Introduce a commanding layer of elite European history to your interior curation with this exceptional, museum-quality Antique Villeroy & …
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Overview
Introduce a commanding layer of elite European history to your interior curation with this exceptional, museum-quality Antique Villeroy & Boch Dresden Porcelain Wash Basin & Pitcher Set. Manufactured in Saxony, Germany, between 1874 and 1909, this rare, matching oversized collector's set perfectly pairs majestic, architectural lines with elegant Edwardian luxury. It stands as an investment-grade focal point designed to anchor high-end spaces.
Design & Aesthetic
Crafted from brilliant ivory-white earthenware, both the towering pitcher and wide-rimmed basin feature a striking paneled, column-like fluted body that echoes classical Neoclassical silhouettes. The understated, sophisticated minimalism of the form is elevated by meticulous hand-painted bright gold gilt pinstripes tracing the vertical ridges, scalloped rims, and sculpted handle accents. This majestic 12.5-inch tall set serves as a phenomenal, high-end statement accent for guest bathroom vanities, bedroom dressers, or entryway console displays in curated traditional, Hollywood Regency, or upscale modern farmhouse contexts.
Provenance & Sourcing
This exceptional set comes with a wonderful, documented lineage. It was acquired directly from the private estate of lifelong, prominent American pottery collectors. The family notes that their parents personally traveled to Germany in the 1950s to curate premier European antiques, hand-selecting this specific Villeroy & Boch set to bring back to the United States, where it remained lovingly preserved in a single collection for over 70 years.
Markings & Authenticity
The underside of both pieces features the authentic, stamped Villeroy & Boch "Mercury Mark" bearing the "DRESDEN" factory designation, confirming its late-19th to early-20th-century German heritage. It is also hand-inscribed with the pattern code "5274" in gold glaze.
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- Dimensions
- 17ʺW × 17ʺD × 12.5ʺH
- Brand
- Villeroy & Boch
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Earthenware
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ivory
- Condition Notes
- Excellent antique condition. Both vessels are completely structurally sound with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Authentic, fine age-appropriate glaze crazing … moreExcellent antique condition. Both vessels are completely structurally sound with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Authentic, fine age-appropriate glaze crazing is present on the high-relief handle of the pitcher, which is typical for earthenware of this era. The hand-applied gold leaf pinstripes are remarkably bright, showing only light, minor rubbing and wear on some of the high-contact curved spots. less
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