Up for sale is a Circa 1875 American Victorian Vodrey & Bros. Ironstone China Bedpan! It measures 16 1/2" long. The piece is in great overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use (scattered surface wear; surface crazing). Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!

This authentic Circa 1875 American Victorian Vodrey & Bros. Ironstone China Bedpan offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century medical history. Expertly crafted in East Liverpool, Ohio, by the renowned Vodrey Brothers Pottery, this piece is made from exceptionally heavy, durable white ironstone and showcases the traditional wedge-shaped "slipper" silhouette designed for patient comfort. The integrated gooseneck spout served a dual purpose as both a functional handle and an easy-pour drainage channel. During the Victorian era, ironstone became the premier material for apothecary and sickroom essentials due to its thick, vitreous glaze that could withstand aggressive cleaning and sanitization. Today, this industrial medical relic makes an exceptional crossover piece for collectors of historic Americana, medical history, or classic white ironstone, serving as a unique conversation starter that is frequently repurposed by modern collectors as a rustic wall pocket or an eccentric farmhouse planter.

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