Maker: Spode  Pattern: Tower

These pots go under various names, but their purpose was singular. Today most often called a bourdaloue supposedly so named after Pere Louis Bourdaloue (1632-1704) a Jesuit preacher at the court of Louis XIV, whose long sermons left the ladies of the court in some discomfort. They are also known as coach pots and crinoline slippers. and were designed to offer particular convenience for ladies forced to endure long coach journies, operas as well as church services!
Backstamp: Impressed Spode and Provenance identification label W A Jackson BB18.
Light crazing with a little minor pooling of the glazing around the foot otherwise excellent condition.

Dimensions: 18 cm x 7.5 cm & 10 cm high / 7 ins x 3 ins & 4 ins high