Royal Staffordshire Iris Flow Blue Covered Vegetable Bowl Gold Trim 11.25"

A gorgeous antique Royal Staffordshire “Iris” serving piece with dramatic cobalt flow blue, elegant gilt accents, and wonderfully sculptural handles!  Made in Burslem, England, this covered vegetable serving bowl bears the Royal Staffordshire Pottery “Iris” backstamp and appears to date to the early 1900s, circa 1907. The flowing Art Nouveau-inspired decoration, deep cobalt border, stylized iris motifs, and touches of gold make this a beautiful display or entertaining piece.  • Style/Period: Antique English Staffordshire, Art Nouveau influence, circa 1907  • Material/Color: Glazed ceramic with cobalt flow blue transfer decoration, creamy white ground, and gold gilt accents  • Pattern/Maker: “Iris,” Royal Staffordshire Pottery, Burslem, England; associated with A.J. Wilkinson  • Size: Approx. 11.25 from handle to handle; 8 diameter, 4.5 tall.  • Condition: Very nice antique condition with light wear consistent with age, including expected wear to portions of the gold decoration.  This listing is for the bowl only; no lid is included.  Please see all close-up photos for details.  This antique ceramic piece will be carefully wrapped using Vintage Charma’s fragile-item packing protocol, with double-boxing when appropriate for safe transit.  Thank you for shopping Vintage Charma!