Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cray’s Patent Porcelain Washstand Soap, Sponge & Brush

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An unusual late Victorian English porcelain washstand organizer featuring a shell-form soap dish, lower sponge tray, and two conical brush … Read more An unusual late Victorian English porcelain washstand organizer featuring a shell-form soap dish, lower sponge tray, and two conical brush holders. The architectural form is decorated with delicate floral borders in turquoise, black, rust, and gilt.

The underside bears the original red printed mark: “Cray’s Patent Combination Soap Dish, Sponge Tray & Brush Tray for Toilet Use, 15514,” along with the hand-painted number “15002.”

In Victorian usage, “toilet” referred to personal grooming and the dressing or washstand. A scarce and highly decorative example of late 19th-century bathroom design.

Excellent antique condition with minor wear to the gilding. No chips or cracks.

Dimensions: 10 in. H × 8 in. W × 8 in. D. See less