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Covered soap dish in gilded ivory faience, Villeroy & Boch, Belle Époque, circa 1900
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Founded in 1748 when François Boch opened his first ceramics factory in Luxembourg, Villeroy & Boch experienced a decisive turning point in 1836 with the union of the Boch and Villeroy families. This alliance gave birth to a house that would become one of Europe's most prestigious manufacturers. Throughout the 19th century, its creations furnished bourgeois residences as well as grand hotels and palaces, captivating with their quality of execution and elegance. This covered soap dish belongs to that tradition. Made at the turn of the 20th century, it was part of a washstand set generally comprising a jug, a basin, a chamber pot, a soap dish, and various accessories intended for the bedroom, long before the widespread adoption of modern bathrooms. Its oval silhouette is highlighted by elegant ivory earthenware, finely crazed by time. The delicate gilded fillets and understated decor attest to the refined taste of the Belle Époque. The openwork lid allowed the soap to dry naturally while remaining protected from dust. The Villeroy & Boch mark, accompanied by the German mention "Geschützt" (protected model), confirms its origin. Length approximately 18 cm, height approximately 10 cm. To note: an old chip on the inner rim of the lid, invisible when it is in place, as well as slight wear to the gilding and a fine network of crazing on the enamel – all consistent with its age and history.
Additional details:
- Style: Belle Époque
- Material: Faïence
- Material: Dorée
- Colour: Ivoire
- Period: vers 1900
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ConditionGoodColorsGoldBrandVilleroy & Boch
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ProfessionalSaint symphorien des bois, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 1 sale