Pair of Large Victoria Ware Ironstone Vintage Wash Set Pitcher and Bowl Royal Blue Stamp

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First, let me explain the Tale of Two Victoria Ware Stamps........the original stamp was very small, but concise. Used in … Read more First, let me explain the Tale of Two Victoria Ware Stamps........the original stamp was very small, but concise. Used in the period of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), it contained the factory mark, country of origin, pattern and shape, and date code. The later productions after 1901, were enlarged for larger pieces, which was re-engraved and re-printed, not using all marks. And currently, there are other ironstone potteries that use the latter stamp, when making copies of the original pieces.
This piece I am dating to somewhere in the middle, after the first stamps inception. Needless to say, this set is a wonderful example of a Victorian wash set bowl and pitcher. The heavy blue glaze (sometimes referred to as Flow Blue), creates an Old English theme. The background of these scenes is also an extremely light blue haze, due to small amount of cobalt oxide, leaking from the thicker, darker glaze. All in all it creates a lovely English life scenery.
Both these pieces are in excellent condition. No cracks, crazing or chips to be had. The measurements are, the pitcher is 12" widest at top of pitcher to handle, 10" widest point in body x 6" at base. The bowl is 5" deep x 13" in width x 15.5" at widest to handles. A lovely piece. Made in England. Very weighty pieces. See less