Foot Bath, Two Temples II, Variation Broseley

Item Number: M16
Shape Type: Foot Bath
Pattern Name:Two Temples II, Variation Broseley
Date: c. 1810-1830
Dimensions:  L 20″, W 13″, H 7.75″
Maker: Unknown
Maker’s Mark: Unmarked
Description:
An earthenware foot bath printed in medium blue underglaze with a Two Temples II Variation Broseley, pattern with a Butterfly border pattern on both the exterior and interior.  The Standard Willow pattern was printed on the interior. The molded handles are printed in a floral chintz-like pattern.  While the shape is a known Minton shape, because it is not marked attribution is uncertain.
Condition: Very Good. Two chips to the underside and one to the underside of one of the handles. One possible old small restoration on the bottom edge.