Antique English Sponge Bowl with Strainer & Lid Crown Ducal Chintz Ascot Pattern 1920s

Product Description: Imagine this colorful sponge bowl displayed in your bathroom. Using sponge bowls were common during the Victorian period.  Many kept their bathroom supplies such as sponge bowls, towel horses, washstands and chamber pots nearby in their bedroom. This 3 piece sponge bowl set in the Ascot transfer pattern by Crown Ducal – England boasts a colorful transfer pattern in pink, blue and yellow with green foliage, brown and a creamy white interior. Special Crown Ducal pieces such as this lovely one from the 1920s era are not easily found, especially still retaining all three pieces. 

Note:  Refer to "Condition" for additional information.

Included:  Sponge bowl, strainer, lid

Circa:  1920’s

Status:  Discontinued

Style:  English Country Cottage

Pattern:  Ascot, Large Floral Chintz

Dimensions:  
Overall Height: 3 1/2" (to top of finial on lid)
Bowl Only: Height: 1 3/4", Width: 5 1/4"
Bowl with Strainer: Height: 2" (to top of lip)

Product Weight:  1 pound 2 ounces

Primary Material:  Earthenware, Porcelain

Type:  Polychrome transfer ware

Color:  Multi-color

Maker:  A G. Richardson & Co Ltd

Trade Name:  Crown Ducal

Markings: Crown Ducal Ware England (with small crown above)

Origin:  England

Condition:  No cracks. Some small chips are present; one ¼” chip on bowl. Strainer is free of chips and cracks, Three small areas of nicks are present on underneath lip of lid (as shown).  Light 1/2" ring stain on bottom, inside of bowl (as shown). Light crazing is present. Please refer to photographs as they are part of the description.

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