Orange Petal Bowl - Ivory England

Name: Orange Petal Bowl
 
Type: Hand-painted earthenware bowl
 
Year: Late 1930s to early 1950s.
 
Set: No
 
Mark: Ivory England - Ivory England (the mark shows a stylized teapot with the word "Ivory" above and "England" below).
 
History: This piece features bright hand-painted orange petals and a blue/yellow brushed border typical of late Art Deco and transitional mid-century ceramics. The brushwork is clearly hand-applied, and the colours remain vibrant, indicating careful production and good glaze quality
 
 
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Made of earthenware, likely with an "ivory" or cream-colored glaze finish (as implied by the mark). The base has a characteristic English pottery stamp.
 
 
Bowls of this type were often used for serving fruit, salads, or desserts, and sometimes as display pieces for sideboards or kitchen shelves.
 
 
These pieces are popular with collectors of British art deco ceramics and those who enjoy vintage kitchenware with a hand-crafted look. The simple but cheerful pattern fits well in both retro and eclectic interiors.
 
 
The value is moderate, reflecting general demand for hand-painted English ware from this period. Collectors look for clean, undamaged examples, so any chips, cracks, or heavy crazing will lower the price.
 
Flaws: None