Antique 1890s Blue Willow Serving Bowl John Meir & Son Staffordshire decorative button Hollywood Patterns #3163

Hollywood Patterns #3163

When you open the lid

The tie loop is applied on an angle

It is in very good condition with the exception of an X shaped impact crack on the underside - this is not visible on the interior (see last two close-up photos)

Antique 1890s Blue Willow Serving Bowl John Meir & Son Staffordshire decorative button Hollywood Patterns #3163This is a serving bowl made in the Blue Willow pattern by John Meir & Son. John Meir & Son was active from 1837 until 1897 and was located at the Green Gates works, Tunstall, Staffordshire. The addition of the word England under the ribbon mark on the underside dates the piece to the 1890s. The piece is fully transfer printed on the interior of the bowl with a blue on white image on each of the four exterior sides.. It is made in a rectangular form