Featured Unmarked covered soup bowl

Any thoughts on the age and origin of this small covered soup bowl? I'm thinking somewhere in the middle of the 20th century?

Is there a term for a soup bowl with a handle and cover?

Also, is it likely this is a pattern that was also used for other pieces by the same company? I looked at patterns with grapes in Replacements, but didn't find this one.

 

You mentioned "small", so assuming it's an individual serving size, I would call it a ramekin. Could be used for serving and if oven-proof baking, stew, beans, soup or desserts such as custards.

 

a tastevin perhaps ? when too many people throw up the vinegar ?

 

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In the 1960's, a lot of people in the US called these French Onion Soup Bowls. I remember that my mother had a few different sets of them.

The lid was put on before the soup went to the table, ostensibly to keep it warm.

 

I have never seen a soupe à l'oignon being served in such a "whatever". how would you get the cheese over the lid or scratch this bowl empty ?

 

Fid, that's one of the reasons that I said "people in the US" called them that!

I personally am not a fan of onions, and I have never had (or even made) French onion soup - although I have watched others eat it many times. Based on what I've seen, I can understand your consternation regarding getting the cheese out of these bowls.

Apparently, they're still selling these things new - and in many places - as "French onion soup bowls' and "French onion soup crocks":


We had a Cronin set of 12, like these, at our summer home, back in the 1960's:

My daughter actually still has them.

 

"French onion soup bowl" does seem to be used for these types of items all over eBay.

I've looked on eBay and in Google searches, using what I think are good keywords, but didn't find my bowl. Oh, well...

 

Thanks for the idea. After doing some searches, ramekins don't seem to have handles or covers, so probably "french onion soup bowl" fits better.

But... I *do* have some items that apparently are ramekins, so thanks for the pointing me in that direction!

 

Thanks, SB!

 

"people in the US"
that's okay, was just wondering. as long as it's tasty, why not.
i love it, but only with real cheese over it like Gruyère. not those industrial ones like French Emmental, or yellow shoe sole like Edammer, Gouda etc..

 

We have that in common, @SBSVC -- let's have a meal together some time!

 

I never liked raw onions, but did like cooked ones. Unfortunately, they don't like me, though, so I don't eat them anymore.