{"product_id":"antique-english-ironstone-foot-bath-w-naturalistic-bird-and-bramble-motif-201-2","title":"Antique English Ironstone Foot Bath w\/ Naturalistic Bird-and-Bramble Motif - 20½\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis impressive ironstone foot bath was produced by Brown-Westhead, Moore \u0026amp; Co., Staffordshire, England, around 1900 for the French market. The robust cream-colored body is articulated with crisp vertical fluting that rises almost uninterrupted from base to rim, subtly framed by horizontal molded bands below the rim. Elegant, sturdy handles with stylized leaf-form terminals complete the design. A finely detailed slate-blue transfer print in the Woodpecker pattern wraps the exterior, depicting birds in flight among flowering, berry-laden blackberry brambles in a lively naturalistic composition. The underside retains both the Brown-Westhead, Moore \u0026amp; Co. maker's mark and the Faïence Anglaise retailer's stamp for Paris and Marseille, confirming its original distribution in France. The piece remains in good antique condition, with light glaze wear from decades of use and a visible chip to the rear edge of the base. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLarge ironstone basins of this type were essential fixtures in bedrooms and dressing rooms before indoor plumbing became widespread. English potteries became renowned for producing exceptionally durable ironstone for export, while finely engraved transferware patterns such as Woodpecker brought the latest decorative tastes to everyday household wares. The naturalistic bird-and-bramble decoration reflects the late 19th-century fascination with flora and fauna inspired by the Aesthetic Movement and the growing influence of Japanese design. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eToday, its generous proportions make it a striking addition to a sideboard, console, or kitchen dresser. Equally beautiful as a cachepot for lush foliage or seasonal bulbs, a fruit bowl, or repurposed as an elegant wine or champagne cooler, it brings the timeless charm of a country house to both traditional and contemporary interiors. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 8¾\" high x 20½\" long x 15\" wide \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 22cm high x 52cm long x 38cm wide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54194813043026,"sku":"25116","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC03221_5231f8ac-54f9-4d04-9540-6cf76fcf4223.jpg?v=1786002607","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/antique-english-ironstone-foot-bath-w-naturalistic-bird-and-bramble-motif-201-2","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}