1880's Copeland Water Monkey with Turquoise Enamel Band
https://www.pomme-de-jour.co.uk/Added 31/05/25
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GBP £ 85
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Description
DeepL TranslateAn evocative piece of late 19th-century domestic design, this Copeland ceramic water monkey dates to the 1880’s and likely once formed part of a washstand set. Designed to hold warm water for personal washing, these rounded jugs were used in bedrooms and dressing rooms before indoor plumbing became common.
This example features a beautifully hand-painted turquoise enamel band with stylised starburst and floral motifs in orange, black, and ochre. The glazed body has soft timeworn tones and a lightly crazed finish. Though the original stopper and saucer are missing, its sculptural form and decorative charm remain striking — a characterful relic of everyday Victorian life.
Last updated: 31/05/25
