First Period Worcester Peony Pattern Slop Bowl c1770

Description

Heading : Worcester slop bowl
Date : c1765-75
Period : George III
Marks : Crescent
Origin : Worcester. England
Colour : Blue and white
Pattern : The Peony pattern 
Size : 7.1cm tall and 15.7cm in diameter
Condition : Wear to the inside from use
Restoration : None
Weight : 315 grams

References : Worcester Blue and White Porcelain By Branyan. French and Sandon – Ref I.E.7

Slop bowls are an anachronism as are mote spoons and other aspects of formal 18th and 19th century teawares. We use a spode slop bowl for salsa and salads !