Wooden washstand with blue and white ironstone pitcher and bowl set

This washstand, featuring a tilting mirror, candle holders, and a blue and white ironstone pitcher and bowl set, dates from the late 19th to early 20th century. These functional pieces were common in bedrooms before indoor plumbing became widespread, allowing people to wash themselves in the privacy of their rooms. Washstands with their accompanying ceramic sets are highly valued by collectors of Victorian and Edwardian furniture and antique bathroom accessories. The cobalt blue and white ironstone pieces are particularly appealing to collectors of flow blue or transferware pottery, who appreciate both their decorative appeal and their connection to domestic life before modern conveniences.