"Rare as hen's teeth" has never been more apt - This is a French antique Sarreguemines Porcelain Childs washstand. This would be purchased to be used for the new baby arrival and as the child grows it would become their own personal washstand.

Where this is extremely rare is it not only has the original painted iron stand (which is absolutely original and untouched) it also has the large decorated porcelain tile/counter top that the Lavabo sits into. In addition there is the water jug and cotton wool/Powder jar lidded pot.

Each and every piece is covered with polychrome Kate Greenway nursery characters and charming scenes of childhood pastimes. This truly is unique - it dates from circa 1890-1900's.

The iron stand has two integral towel rails either side and a metal shelf below- the top has a wood frame that the tile sits into.

The counter top porcelain has a shaped and raised ridge around the edge which has a transfer printed border. 

Dimensions/Measurements 
Max length is 21.25"/54cms
Max height of stand 18"/46cms
Length of lavabo 15"/38cms
Water Pot height 6.75"/17cms
Small lidded pot 3.75"/9.5cms

Total weight 10.3 kilos /22.5lbs 

Condition report- 
The original iron stand - has all original untouched paintwork - which is commensurate with age.
The square counter top - has a small discoloured patch 1cm at the rear inside rim- not seen when bowl is in place.
The lavabo -has a similar discoloured (cream) area underneath the rim , again not seen when in situ. there is a fine and very faint hair line evident in the side of the bowl approx 3cms.
Water jug has four chips to the lid (see photos) small chip and hairline to the jug.
Lidded pot 3 chips to the lid.

Please remember this is over 100 years old and would be used by a child - who perhaps would not take such care , as it deserved and consequently, if you lucky enough to find these pieces they do carry knocks.

Just a wonderful and unique French display item.

History:
Sarreguemines earthenware is a production that developed from 1790 to 2007 in the French city of Sarreguemines.
In two centuries, the small family industry born during the Revolution has come a long way. Many fans of these cheerful and colorful pieces are scattered all over the world. Paul Utzschneider, then his son-in-law Alexandre de Geiger and the latter's son, Paul, propelled the small town to the very front of the earthenware industry: from the nineteenth century, Sarreguemines offered worldwide a vast collection of earthenware, vases, cache-pot, murals, fireplaces etc.
1800: Paul Utzschneider takes over the manufacture and quickly straightens it. Napoleon I became one of his best customers and placed several orders. The young man, inventive, introduces new decorating techniques.
1830: construction of the first coal ovens to prevent deforestation
1836: Utzschneider entrusts the direction to his son-in-law, who had new constructions built while respecting the harmony of the landscape.
1838: growth of the activity following the merger with Villeroy & Boch.
1871: following the annexation of the Moselle to Germany, two new factories are built in Digoin and Vitry-le-François. Paul Geiser's daughter Elisa (1846-1926) married Hippolyte Boulenger (1836-1892) from the faienceries of Choisy-le-Roi.
1919: after the First World War, the unit is reconstituted under the name of Sarreguemines-Digoin-Vitry-le-François. At the beginning of the 20th century, the factory specialized in decorative tiles. Artists like H. Steinlein are hired to design wall tiles for department stores, boutiques and building entrances.
1978: following a takeover bid, the factory was bought by the Lunéville-Badonviller-Saint-Clément group. This is the decisive turning point in the history of earthenware in Sarreguemines.
1979 The new management abandoned the design of crockery and moved towards the manufacture of tiles, walls and floors.
1982, the earthenware takes the name of Sarreguemines Bâtiment
2007, the court orders the liquidation
Any questions please do not hesitate to convo us~ 
We will be posting the item from France (Rest assurred the item will be extremely well packed with professional packaging materials)