Collection: Antique jugs and toilet bowls

Antique toilet jugs are ceramic or porcelain containers that were used to wash the face and hands during the 19th and early 20th centuries. They were part of a set of toilet dishes that also included a basin, a bowl and a water pot.

Toilet jugs were often decorated with floral motifs, landscapes, or scenes from everyday life, and were sometimes adorned with gilding or silvering. They were usually cylindrical or conical in shape, with a handle for easy handling.

These pitchers were often accompanied by a matching bowl and carafe, also decorated with the same pattern or color scheme. These sets were often given as gifts for special occasions such as weddings or birthdays.

Today, antique toilet jugs are highly prized by collectors of antiques and ceramics. They are appreciated for their elegant aesthetics and historical value, as well as for their often remarkable quality of manufacture.