Tootbrush Holder

Maker & Material: French Porcelain

Date: ca. 1855

Size: L. 8.25”

Provenance:  Adelicia to her daughter Pauline Lockett to her daughter Pauline Kaiser to her son Frank Kaiser to his wife Beverly Kaiser by loan to Belmont Mansion

 

2014.05.24 EL The Mr. & Mrs. Franck H. Kaiser Collection

 

This floral decorated toothbrush holder would have been part of a much larger toiletry set of up to eleven pieces. Lighter more pastel-like colors seen here, became popular in ceramics beginning in the 1850’s. The decorations on these pieces are of a very high quality. 

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Hot Water Pitcher

Maker & Material: French Porcelain

Date: ca. 1855

Provenance:  Adelicia to her daughter Pauline Lockett to her daughter Pauline Kaiser to her son Frank Kaiser to his wife Beverly Kaiser by loan to Belmont Mansion

 

2014.05.23 EL The Mr. & Mrs. Franck H. Kaiser Collection

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This smaller pitcher would have been used to bring hot water to the bedroom.