A Spode 'Tower pattern' bourdaloue, circa 1820

Of ovoid form with slightly ribbed loop handle, decorated with European riverscape with bridge, building and trees, 24cm wide,

A bourdaloue is a type of a chamberpot, proportedly named after Louis Bourdaloue, a famous 17th century priest; the story goes that his sermons were so long that his congregation would need to bring along a chamberpot incase of the need to 'relieve' themselves!

Condition - good, minor natural wear along edge. No restoration or repair

GPP SOLD Stock no; 0046