posted on January 6, 2003 08:32:18 PM new
This bowl (and the 6 matching smaller bowls) belonged to the grandmother of a friend of mine. The bowl measures about 10 inches in diameter and stands about 2 1/2 inches high. It's quite lovely. The only identifying item I could find was the paper label on the bottom with the number: 30581. The photo is not blurred; the rest of the printing on the paper label is undeciferable. I just noticed what appears to be a small letter "U" incised on the bottom. OR...it might be the number "17" as all but one of the 6 smaller bowls also have numbers incised on the bottoms...but all of the numbers are different. Any help with manufacturer/pattern/age of this set of bowls would be appreciated. Thanks and Happy New Year!
posted on January 6, 2003 09:27:50 PM new
It was used to serve berries, and the 7 pieces together are called a
Berry set! They typically consisted of one large bowl and atleast 6 small bowls, so you do have a complete set. It is really beautiful! The dimensional flowers around the perimeter are unusual and are a very nice touch that will add to the value, as will the gorgeous blue and yellow color pallete. It was probably transfer decorated with some "stenciling/ air brush" detail in the pattern near the rim of the bowl. I agree with Kiara that it looks either German or Bavarian in origin and it dates anywhere from
1890s- 1910s. There are many sets listed on ebay, do a "berry set" search ( current and completed) and maybe you'll see an example like yours?
posted on January 6, 2003 11:32:23 PM new
I agree that thi from the 1880's or 90's.rom the period before the USA required the namew of the manufacture of the china. Sorry, but I have no way of IDing this piece.
posted on January 7, 2003 05:54:49 AM new
Definately unmarked RS Prussia. The number stamped in the bottom is for the style of the mold they then used various transfer designs.
