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Frederick Rathbone Burgess Chintz Rolling Pin – Blue White Water-Filled Ceramic Middleport Pottery
Frederick Rathbone Burgess Chintz Rolling Pin – Blue White Water-Filled Ceramic Middleport Pottery
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£150.00 GBP
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£150.00 GBP
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An exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a Frederick Rathbone marked rolling pin in the iconic Burgess Chintz pattern. Frederick Rathbone was the preeminent authority on Wedgwood and a legendary 19th-century dealer; items bearing his specific South Kensington mark are highly coveted by ceramics scholars and baking enthusiasts alike.
This is a traditional water-filled model, designed to be filled with iced water to keep pastry dough perfectly chilled. The all-ceramic body features the intricate, dense floral 'Chintz' pattern in deep indigo blue.
Condition: Excellent vintage/antique condition. The ceramic body is structurally perfect and has a clear, bright resonance when tapped. Being a genuine antique, there is a minute amount of age-related glaze crazing, visible only upon close inspection, which confirms its historical authenticity.
As is characteristic of hand-applied 19th-century tissue transferware, there is a visible artisan seam/join line along the body. There is also a charming area of pattern misalignment and 'glaze-haze', directly under the badge. There is a 7cm gap between the artisan seam and a characteristic 'transfer gap' suggesting that the decorator may have used a filler piece rather than waste a sheet of transfer.
Please see the detailed macro photos (indicated with a pencil point) showing the authentic 19th-century manufacturing marks. These are not 'damage', but fascinating evidence of the hand-applied tissue process used by Frederick Rathbone's decorators. It's vintage quirky!
The Stoppers are present.
The Badge/Mark: Features the clear black-and-white Frederick Rathbone crest.
Shop Policies & Shipping:
All items in my shop are authentic vintage or antique pieces. Because they have lived a previous life, they will often show the charming signs of time rather than "brand new" shop perfection. I am committed to transparency and any notable flaws are always detailed in the condition report and highlighted in the photos.
Expert Packaging
I specialise in shipping fragile ceramics globally. Your items will be "over-packed" using high-quality materials (and double-boxed where necessary) to ensure they arrive safely. I use clean, recyclable materials whenever possible to stay eco-friendly.
Shipping & Tracking
Processing: Dispatched within 1-2 business days.
I believe in fair and transparent shipping. If the actual cost of tracked delivery on the day of dispatch is lower than the estimate provided, I always pass that saving directly back to you via a partial refund.
Domestic (UK): Sent via Royal Mail Tracked 48.
International: Royal Mail International Tracked.
Please note: For my US customers, shipping is sent Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). This means the price you pay at checkout is total—there are no surprise customs bills or extra fees on arrival. For other destinations, standard import rules apply. We are not responsible for delays in customs.
Returns & Damage
Returns: I gladly accept returns. Please contact me within 14 days of delivery and return the item within 30 days. terms must be returned in their original packaging and in the same condition as received to be eligible for a refund. Buyers cover return postage costs.
Damage: In the rare event of transit damage, please take photos of the box and the item immediately so I can process a claim and refund for you.
Questions?
I want you to be 100% confident in your purchase. If you need extra measurements, specific photos, or have any questions at all, please just send me a message—I am always happy to help!
This is a traditional water-filled model, designed to be filled with iced water to keep pastry dough perfectly chilled. The all-ceramic body features the intricate, dense floral 'Chintz' pattern in deep indigo blue.
Condition: Excellent vintage/antique condition. The ceramic body is structurally perfect and has a clear, bright resonance when tapped. Being a genuine antique, there is a minute amount of age-related glaze crazing, visible only upon close inspection, which confirms its historical authenticity.
As is characteristic of hand-applied 19th-century tissue transferware, there is a visible artisan seam/join line along the body. There is also a charming area of pattern misalignment and 'glaze-haze', directly under the badge. There is a 7cm gap between the artisan seam and a characteristic 'transfer gap' suggesting that the decorator may have used a filler piece rather than waste a sheet of transfer.
Please see the detailed macro photos (indicated with a pencil point) showing the authentic 19th-century manufacturing marks. These are not 'damage', but fascinating evidence of the hand-applied tissue process used by Frederick Rathbone's decorators. It's vintage quirky!
The Stoppers are present.
The Badge/Mark: Features the clear black-and-white Frederick Rathbone crest.
Shop Policies & Shipping:
All items in my shop are authentic vintage or antique pieces. Because they have lived a previous life, they will often show the charming signs of time rather than "brand new" shop perfection. I am committed to transparency and any notable flaws are always detailed in the condition report and highlighted in the photos.
Expert Packaging
I specialise in shipping fragile ceramics globally. Your items will be "over-packed" using high-quality materials (and double-boxed where necessary) to ensure they arrive safely. I use clean, recyclable materials whenever possible to stay eco-friendly.
Shipping & Tracking
Processing: Dispatched within 1-2 business days.
I believe in fair and transparent shipping. If the actual cost of tracked delivery on the day of dispatch is lower than the estimate provided, I always pass that saving directly back to you via a partial refund.
Domestic (UK): Sent via Royal Mail Tracked 48.
International: Royal Mail International Tracked.
Please note: For my US customers, shipping is sent Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). This means the price you pay at checkout is total—there are no surprise customs bills or extra fees on arrival. For other destinations, standard import rules apply. We are not responsible for delays in customs.
Returns & Damage
Returns: I gladly accept returns. Please contact me within 14 days of delivery and return the item within 30 days. terms must be returned in their original packaging and in the same condition as received to be eligible for a refund. Buyers cover return postage costs.
Damage: In the rare event of transit damage, please take photos of the box and the item immediately so I can process a claim and refund for you.
Questions?
I want you to be 100% confident in your purchase. If you need extra measurements, specific photos, or have any questions at all, please just send me a message—I am always happy to help!
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