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ANTIQUE GRIMWADE ORIGINAL PERFECTION BED AND DOUCHE PAN

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Product details

Condition
Secondhand
Location
South Africa
Time Period
1900-1950
Type
Other
Product code
B285
Bob Shop ID
677193585


The "Original Perfection" bed and douche pan is a vintage medical utensil produced between 1900 and 1930 by Grimwades Ltd., an earthenware manufacturer based in Stoke-on-Trent, England.

Product Overview

Manufacturer: Grimwades Ltd. (also known for Royal Winton pottery).

Design Purpose: Originally designed as a hygienic, comfortable toilet utensil for patients confined to bed. It was marketed as "The Most Comfortable and Sanitary Bed-Pan in the World".

Modern Use: Today, these items are highly sought after by collectors as vintage decor or unique garden planters.

Physical Description

Material: Constructed from high-quality white glazed ceramic or earthenware.

Shape: It features a distinctive ovoid base with an open top and a flat, contoured rim around the front edges to provide better support and comfort for the user.

Markings: The interior back edge  features a green or black stamp with text that reads: "ORIGINAL PERFECTION BED and DOUCHE PAN" along with mentions of it being for "HOSPITAL and HOME" use.

Approximate Dimensions: Typical large models measure roughly 37cm (14.5") long, 29cm (11.25") wide, and 10cm (4") high, weighing approximately 2.54kg.