Pair of Victorian "Touraine" Flow Blue Oyster Bowls motion Campbell's Varnish Stains - Chicago

Campbell's Varnish Stains - Chicago

Condition: Exhibits minor nicks/scuffs

opening from the rear via a hinged access door with original latch hardware

worn cotton blend has slightly faded print

Pair of Victorian "Touraine" Flow Blue Oyster Bowls motion Campbell's Varnish Stains - ChicagoA matching pair of small footed bowls decorated in cobalt underglaze with scrolling floral sprays beneath a deep blue border. Their rounded walls and compact size identify them as oyster bowls, a specialty form designed for serving shellfish in late Victorian dining sets. Each example carries subtle differences in glaze diffusion, a hallmark of hand applied flow blue production. This Victorian flow blue serving piece features a well balanced form