Sociëte Céramique Maastricht Wash Basin Set

Four-piece green and white ceramic wash basin set by Sociëte Céramique Maastricht, including a pitcher, basin, comb box, and soap dish, ca. 1925. - view 1

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DESCRIPTION

A four-piece wash basin set made of ceramics, featuring an off-white glaze with a repeating green decorative motif. The set includes a large pitcher, a wide basin, a covered comb box, and a soap dish. The green pattern consists of stylized floral or foliate elements with a scrolled border.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Victorian EnglandMid-19th to early 20th century

Elaborate washstand sets were a staple in nearly every household bedroom, showcasing both utility and status through decorative motifs.

Art Nouveau / JugendstilLate 19th to early 20th century

The stylized floral and naturalistic patterns seen on this set echo the artistic principles of the Art Nouveau movement (and its German counterpart, Jugendstil), which emphasized organic forms and flowing lines in decorative arts.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Daily personal hygiene rituals before the ubiquity of modern bathrooms.
•Aesthetic presentation of functional household items, reflecting the homeowner's taste and decorative sensibilities.

Meaning Through Time

Pre-1930s

Essential, everyday items for personal ablutions, often serving as a decorative centerpiece in a bedroom.

Post-1950s

Primarily decorative or collectible items, symbolic of a bygone era or cherished for their aesthetic and historical value rather than primary function.

HISTORICAL STORY

Wash basin sets, also known as 'toilet sets' or 'ewer and basin sets', were common household items from the 18th to early 20th centuries, particularly before widespread indoor plumbing. They typically consisted of a pitcher (ewer) for water and a bowl (basin) for washing, often accompanied by ...

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Before the advent of widespread indoor plumbing, wash basin sets like this were essential for personal hygiene in bedrooms across various social classes.

The decorative motifs on such wash sets often mimicked popular art movements of their time, allowing even everyday objects to reflect prevailing styles like Art Nouveau or early Art Deco.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The ceramic surfaces are smooth and glazed, with an off-white base color. The applied decoration features a consistent dark green in a painted or transfer-printed pattern, with some lighter green accents.

Weight & Feel

The items appear to be made of sturdy ceramic, suggesting a moderate to heavy weight, particularly for the large pitcher and basin.

Condition

The set shows signs of minor wear consistent with its age and use. The user noted that the comb box (kammenbakje) has been repaired after being dropped, indicating a visible repair which might be a hairline crack on the pitcher's rim.

RARITY ANALYSIS

Average55-70%

CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Typical Characteristics

Standard antique shop items
Regularly available
Moderate collector interest

ESTIMATED VALUE

$100 - $300

Updated: Feb 2, 2026

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CONTEXT ANALYSIS

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What Aligned

The user's identification of the brand as 'Sociëte Céramique Maastricht' aligns with the type of ceramics produced by this manufacturer. The user's specified origin 'Nederland' aligns with Maastricht being in the Netherlands.
The suggested time period 'Rond 1925' is plausible given the decorative style of the set, which fits within early 20th-century aesthetics.
The user's statement of 'minor wear' is consistent with visible imperfections such as a possible hairline crack near the pitcher's rim and general signs of age. The specific mention of the 'kammenbakje' having been dropped and glued is a key detail that points to observable repair or damage on that piece.