Late Victorian Floral Ceramic Basin with Blue Transfer Print

Bring a piece of 19th-century elegance into your home with this stunning antique Victorian washbasin. Featuring rich, bright blue floral transfer printing across the bowl, this basin is a testament to the intricate craftsmanship of period British pottery. Designed to be mounted onto a traditional wooden vanity unit or supported by cast iron wall brackets, it creates an immediate focal point in any period-correct or maximalist bathroom scheme.

Design Features

• Intricate Floral Transfer: Adorned with vivid, crisp blue floral motifs that wrap around the interior and rim, capturing the signature aesthetic of late Victorian decorative arts.

• Integrated Dual Soap Recesses: Features built-in soap holders on both the left and right sides—originally designed to hold matching ceramic covers to keep soap tidy.

• Versatile Mounting Options: Suitable for dropped-in installation on a bespoke vanity unit or wall-mounted using decorative period brackets.

Condition

Preserved in very good antique condition for a ceramic piece well over a century old. The transfer pattern retains its brilliant blue colour, and the vitreous glaze maintains a rich shine, with only minor age-related wear appropriate for its history.

Technical Specifications

• Era: Late Victorian (c. 1880s–1900)

• Material: Earthenware / Vitreous Ceramic

• Colour: White with Blue Floral Transfer

• Width: 64cm

• Depth: 43.5cm

• Configuration: Drop-in or Bracket Mounted

Why Choose This Antique Basin?

Unlike modern reproductions, genuine Victorian transfer-printed basins carry an authentic weight, depth of colour, and historic character that cannot be replicated. Sourcing an original late 19th-century basin with vibrant blue glaze in very good structural condition ensures your restoration project retains true period integrity and investment value.

Delivery and Collection

Due to the fragile and irreplaceable nature of antique ceramics, we offer secure, specialized delivery using reinforced, shock-absorbent packaging at an extra cost. Alternatively, collection is available directly from our workshop located near Broadway in the Cotswolds.

Need a Specific Match?

If you can’t find the exact item you’re looking for online, please get in touch. Our warehouse holds hundreds of unlisted pieces from heritage British manufacturers like Armitage Shanks, Royal Doulton, Twyfords, Shires, and Ideal Standard.

Specialists in Discontinued Colours

We stock an extensive range of rare bathroom shades from the 1950s through to the 1990s. Whether you need a 1980s Heather Pink or a 1990s Peach, we can help you find the perfect replacement.

Our inventory includes popular and rare tones such as:

• Classic Pinks: Flamingo, Orchid, Chiffon, and Rose Water.
• Retro Greens: Avocado, Pampas, Sage, and Apple Blossom.
• Vintage Blues: Bermuda Blue, Sky Blue, and Caspian.
• Earth & Neutrals: Indian Ivory, Champagne, Pergamon, and Harvest Gold.
• The “Whisper” Range: Available in Apricot, Blue, Cream, Green, Grey, Peach, and Pink.

Looking for a specific shade like Penthouse, Twilight, or Bali? Get In Touch — we likely have the exact match in our unlisted stock.