Unusual Porcelain Dish/Pot

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  1. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    Any idea what this is? It is very light weight. Underneath it is "Lot III 9/ 86 and 38. Or at least that's what I think it says
    It may be Lor or Loc. 20171027_155459.jpg 20171027_155459.jpg 20171027_155248.jpg 20171027_155211.jpg
     

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  2. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Maybe a planter?
     
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  3. Barn Owl

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    It's pretty small. Maybe 5-6 inches across, 3-4 inches tall
     
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  4. janetpjohn

    janetpjohn Well-Known Member

    There are some open sugar bowls with similar shapes, but then you're tasked with looking for the pattern....
     
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  5. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    It would help if I could figure out what flower it is. A violet, I think?

    What's weird is that the shape is slightly different on each side. Like, the curves of the rim aren't perfectly symmetrical.
     
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  6. dgbjwc

    dgbjwc Well-Known Member

    The Victorians created some items for decorative and/or visual appeal only as opposed to any practical use. The flower on the left looks like a morning glory to me but I'm not sure about the leaves. The decoration is perhaps a transfer outline that was then hand colored. The lack of symmetry may have been a problem with the mold. If the piece didn't come out of the mold cleanly sometimes the edge was hand finished so it would be salvageable. I would guess late 1800's. Not sure of the origin, could be American or Continental. The letters and numbers could very well represent auction lots. A lot of maybes and sometimes but it's the best I can do. Hopefully someone will stop by with corrections or further info.
    Don
     
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