Shape Type: Dinner & Dessert Wares

Pattern Type: Animals

Date: 1881-1885

Maker: Gildea & Walker

Maker's Mark:

Printed

Description:

A square molded, indented earthenware bowl with pedestal printed in brown in a pattern the maker named Melbourne which is included in the mark.  The registry mark indicates a date of August 27, 1881. Featured on the interior of the bowl is the English Kingfisher and below it is a cartouche with a water-scape that includes a rising sun, boats, and houses on the shore. The sides of the dish contain images of the bird in flight.

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