Featured Antique mixing bowl- age

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Boland, Dec 24, 2025.

  1. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    IMG_4020.jpeg IMG_4021.jpeg IMG_4024.jpeg IMG_4016.jpeg IMG_4018.jpeg IMG_4023.jpeg Hi all,got this at a flea market in Portugal. Looks and feels really old to me. Is it a mixing bowl? What do you all think about the possible age? I really like the bird motif and the look of the glaze. It’s 24cm across and stands 9cm high. The base is 13cm across. Thank you for any help. Keep well and have a blessed Christmas..
     
  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Isn't that charming? I'd think it was a utilitarian bowl and could be as late as the 20th century. In what part of Portugal did you find it? And what did the seller tell you about it?

    Debora
     
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  3. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    Its a Slipware bowl mate, but couldn't tell you where its from

    i get the feeling old (at least antique) but can be hard to tell with these types as still made in the same fashion etc

    but doesn't seem newish to me....at all
     
  4. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    IMHO 19th c somewhere! :hilarious:
     
  5. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    If it was American I'd think 19th century. They're still being made here, and it's hard to guess about the real age. That said, it's begging for a farmhouse kitchen to live in.
     
  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is lovely. And another vote for 19th century.
     
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  7. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    Many thanks for the comments all. I have been looking at these types bowls and I agree that they can be challenging to accurately date because of ongoing design. I was initially thinking maybe even late 18th century (but wasn’t sure) but Iam happy with 19th century timeframe. Appreciate the help as always.
     
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  8. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    Will definitely go back to that flea market one day and hopefully others. Some proper antiques (given the rich and long history of European countries) and some very interesting items. Lots to see and learn (but not always afford) Packing space is also a problem.
     
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  9. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    There’s some nice looking bowls out there.
     
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  10. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    And apparently some very valuable pokemon cards (which is another thing I know nothing about)
     
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    hunt2 Well-Known Member

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