Lidded toiletry dish, 8.25 x 3.625 x 3.25 inches (21x9.2x8.3cm). Black transfer with polychrome clobbering & gilding. The painted pattern number D2035 is a reference to W. T. Copeland's D series and the year 1860. The D series included all body types and processes, including under-glaze decorations. This pattern features elaborate stylized flower arrangements interspersed with single stylized butterflies and bordered by simple gilded lines. The border around the body of the dish is a repeated pattern of interlocking chains. A portion of both the lid and body are molded with a basketweave pattern.

W. T. Copeland was the only son of William Copeland, partner of Josiah Spode in the Stoke Potteries, of Staffordshire and of Portugal Street, London. He succeeded his father as head of the porcelain firm in Portugal Street, London and eventually bought out the interests of the Spode family in the business in the Potteries and London. He ran the business in partnership with Thomas Garrett between 1833 and 1847. After the dissolution of the Copeland and Garrett partnership, it traded as W.T. Copeland and Sons. (1847-1976). In 1866 Copeland was appointed china and glass manufacturer to the Prince of Wales.