I found this sweet vintage batter bowl at an auction here near Philadelphia. I knew it was old, I knew it was unbelievably charming, and I knew any bowl collectors would want it for their kitchen collection!
What I did't know was how difficult it would be to identify it! I tried ebay, etsy, vintage village. I asked for help from antique dealers online and off. I looked in books, at pottery sites. I tried again every week or so, hoping a similar bowl would find its way online. STRIKE OUT!
What I do know is that it's heavy, 8 1/2 plus inches wide, made of white clay with yellow glaze and maroon red criss cross stripes. It's probably from the studio of an individual potter or small company from the late 1930s to early 1950s, that likely didn't do too well or maybe went off to war...who knows? Because this is so rare!
But I like to think that makes it even more welcome in the vintage kitchen! If you know anything that could help i.d. this bowl, can you let me know?
And if you're interested in putting this darling in your home, it's in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/59046939/vintage-batter-mixing-bowl-pottery along with lots more details! Thanks for stopping by!! Robin
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