Antique English Toothbrush Holder / Razor Box Victorian Hand-Painted 1833-1847

Spectacular early Victorian ceramic razor box, or toothbrush holder, or comb holder. This two piece dish has two raised supports to keep the razor or other item off the bottom. There is a form fitting lid with handle, that fits on the base. It has a hand-painted "Greek Key" or "Meander" pattern in red, blue and black. The pattern carries from the base to the rim and handle of the lid. The base has red and blue decoration, while the lid adds black. There are two holes for airflow as well. This was made between 1833 and 1847 in Stoke-on-Trent, England by Copeland & Garrett. The dish is marked with the maker's mark on the underside along with the pattern number 6869. Founded by William Taylor Copeland and Thomas Garrett, contributors to Spode Pottery.

Garret retired in 1847 and the brand became W. T Copeland, and eventually W. This is an amazing antique in wonderful condition, considering it is now almost 200 years old! There is one chip on the edge of the base, largely hidden by the lid. Many people have weighed in on the use, with some suggesting also a corn on the cob holder.

Also speculation that maybe the darker pattern on the lid is mismatched. I have other pieces with this pattern, and all include black, but not in the interior "U" shaped lines, which make the entire pattern appear much darker. This stands about 2 1/2 inches and is 8 inches long by 3 1/2 inches wide.