Collectable Soap Dishes

Here you will find some very unusual Antique and Collectable Soap Dishes. Not all were made as Soap Dishes but all work fine for the purpose. I find these one at a time and I have no duplicates. The descriptions are based on reliable information and are to the best of my knowledge accurate. However even experts disagree so I tend to be conservative in my evaluations. These make impressive gifts as some of these dishes are well over a Century old.

White China Oval Soap Dish

A plain and simple contemporary white china soap dish. Very nicely made, this dish has no markings. It will go very well with any decor. Approximate size 5 inches long x 4 inches wide.

Price 9.75

J. W. Pankhurst & Co 3 Piece Ironstone Soap Dish

This dish is easy to date as J.W. Pankhurst went bankrupt in 1883. The age is definitely ca.1852-83 as only one pottery mark was used during this period. Very clean 3 piece dish with no chips or cracks. There is overall crazing on the lid and insert but none on the bowl portion. J W Pankhurst (& Co), was one of the oldest Potteries in Hanley. In the 1780's it was owned and worked by Charles Mellor. Mr Mellor made Egyptian black ware for the Dutch markets, as did his successors, Toft & Keeling, who also produced other varieties of earthenware. It was next carried on by Toft & May in the 1825 to 1833 period, and then by Robert May, who was succeeded by William Ridgway, who changed the manufacturer to that of white granite goods for the American markets and was succeeded by J. W. Pankhurst & Co in about 1850. They continued (at Old Hall Street), until 1883. Approximate size 6 inches long x 4 1/2 inches wide x 3 1/2 inches high – Free USA Shipping on this item!!

Price 165.00

Charles Meakin 3 Piece Ironstone Soap Dish

This Dish was made by Charles Meakin at the Burslem Works in England ca.1870 – 1882. A very fine example showing nice detail in the handle and lid, a little more fancy than some of the early pieces. No chips or cracks some crazing on the insert only. In excellent condition for the age. This is another piece that is very easy to document and date. Approximate size 6 inches long x 4 1/2 inches wide x 3 1/2 inches high – Free USA Shipping on this item!!

Price 149.50