Rare antique s.c. richard italy ceramic wash basin & pitcher set | pre-1896

Up for sale is a stunning, highly collectible late-19th-century ceramic wash basin and pitcher set, crafted by the prestigious Società Ceramica Richard (S.C. Richard) in Milan, Italy. Because this set bears the original "S.C. Richard" backstamp without any reference to Ginori, it firmly dates to before the historic 1896 merger that created the world-renowned luxury brand Richard-Ginori. This is a true piece of Italian ceramic history, perfect for collectors of Victorian-era art pottery or European transferware. Design & Aesthetics Style: Victorian / Edwardian traditional wash set. Artistry: Features a beautiful, warm brown-to-yellow gradient ombré glaze decorated with detailed yellow roses and elegant gold gilt detailing along the rims and handles. Markings: The bottoms of the pitcher, basin, and lidded box feature the authentic S.C. Richard Lombard lion stamp, along with incised pattern/shape numbers (⁠30. 9⁠, ⁠30. 11⁠) and hand-painted artisan numbers.