This rare and exquisite ironstone bowl is a quintessential example of the Aesthetic Movement, which championed "art for art's sake" in the late 19th century. Featuring a dark brown transfer-printed "Japanese" pattern with delicate hand-painted details, the design is a beautiful tapestry of cherry blossoms, flowers, fans, and foliage. It was produced in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, during a very specific window between 1876 and 1883.
The "TGB" mark was only used for seven years, making this piece a significant find for collectors of Victorian ironstone. During this period, the British fascination with Japanese art (Japonisme) was at its peak, and this bowl perfectly captures the asymmetry and botanical elegance of that era.
Dimensions: ~12.5cm W x 4.5cm H.
Pattern: "Japanese."
Maker: Thomas Gimbert Booth (marked with the "TGB" belt and garter mark).
Era: 1876–1883.
Condition: Excellent antique condition. It features light surface crazing and subtle age-related discolouration (light tea-staining), which adds to its authentic character. It is free of chips, cracks, or repairs.
Conscious Packaging: 100% plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable.
Complimentary Delivery: Dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 48.
This rare and exquisite ironstone bowl is a quintessential example of the Aesthetic Movement, which championed "art for art's sake" in the late 19th century. Featuring a dark brown transfer-printed "Japanese" pattern with delicate hand-painted details, the design is a beautiful tapestry of cherry blossoms, flowers, fans, and foliage. It was produced in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, during a very specific window between 1876 and 1883.
The "TGB" mark was only used for seven years, making this piece a significant find for collectors of Victorian ironstone. During this period, the British fascination with Japanese art (Japonisme) was at its peak, and this bowl perfectly captures the asymmetry and botanical elegance of that era.
Dimensions: ~12.5cm W x 4.5cm H.
Pattern: "Japanese."
Maker: Thomas Gimbert Booth (marked with the "TGB" belt and garter mark).
Era: 1876–1883.
Condition: Excellent antique condition. It features light surface crazing and subtle age-related discolouration (light tea-staining), which adds to its authentic character. It is free of chips, cracks, or repairs.
Conscious Packaging: 100% plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable.
Complimentary Delivery: Dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 48.
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