1930’s - 1940’s Burleigh Ware Ironstone Pitcher & Basin Set Office Supplies "555" (Top): This hand-painted number

"555" (Top): This hand-painted number is the model or mould number

a scalloped silver plated clamm shell dish with crafted thumb tab handle

This was taken over by the Wedgwood Group in 1970

Thorley was a firm based in Staffordshire

1930’s - 1940’s Burleigh Ware Ironstone Pitcher & Basin Set Office Supplies "555" (Top): This hand-painted numberThis set is a classic white ironstone pitcher and wash basin, a common household staple before the widespread adoption of indoor plumbing. During the Victorian era, these sets were frequently used for daily hygiene, such as washing faces and hands. The Pitcher: The pitcher (or ewer) is crafted from white ceramic, often referred to as ironstone or porcelain. It features a traditional bulbous body with a curved handle and a wide mouthed spout. These