Monday, February 28, 2011

Antique Washbowl & Pitcher

I am linking today's post to Smiling Sally's Blue Monday.


 This is one of two washbowl and pitcher sets that I have. I love them, but have limited myself to two. This one was made by the Bennett company Which was located in Baltimore Maryland in the 1890's.

  I love blue so of course this was a must have. I have it in my bathroom and usually have flowers in it, but did not have any for this post. I love the combination of the blue flowers and the fruit. The colbalt blue is my favorite color blue. Of course we have to have a lovely crochet edge handtowel to dry off. This pitcher came with a lid. I would think that was to keep the water hot from the wood stove to the bedroom where most of these were used in their early life. I had a washstand with a harp back where I displayed this, but have sent it on to live with my daughter. I had used the stand as changing table when she was born. Was the perfect piece for that. Thanks for stopping by and be sure to visit Sally for Blue Monday.





14 comments:

  1. I love those blue blooms and fruit. With you being a florist, I'll bet it's a super gorgeous display with flowers added.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  2. A very pretty blue showing today. That is a gorgeous vintage water pitcher. Such a bright blue.

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  3. That is a gorgeous set!I love blue and white.

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  4. Beautiful BLUE!
    I'm a new follower.
    Amy's Life @
    www.amyclairejacob.blogspot.com

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  5. wow, un unusually beautiful piece. Really beautiful!

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  6. Thank you so much for your comment, I love the blue and white, pretty!!!

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  7. Stopping in to say hello and wish you a happy March 1!
    Xo,
    E&J

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  8. Lovely! And my favorite colors, too! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

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  9. OH... i love the blue also, I am trying to add more blue back into my home now I really miss it! Looks great!
    Joy

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  10. I love YOUR blue, Sherry! I wish I had kept the blue/white pitcher and bowl I gave away a few years ago. what was I thinking?! I like that you've used the crocheted edge towel to accessorize it. :-) Sue

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  11. Oh my goodness what a treasure this is!! I have never seen one with a lid! I have a marble top wash stand that I need to strip several layers of paint off of, but nothing to put on it! Thanks so much for stopping by and your well wishes for my mom:-)

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  12. ....... and your daughter used it for her changing table for your grandson. =) You need to hurry up and get a picture of that coffee table before I wisk it away - lol. Love you!

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