{HISTORY}

Just passing its 100th birthday, this antique floral open sugar bowl was made in England by Gladstone China between 1924-1939. Featuring a pretty pattern of tangerine and taupe flowers with pale emerald green leaves and a gold striped rim, this dish was made in the Startford shape, which contained a subtle scalloped edge.

Gladstone China, named after the U.K.'s Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898), was in operation in the bustling pottery hub of Stoke-on-Trent, England from 1866-1970. They produced beautifully detailed and designed bone china dishware in a variety of patterns and shapes. 

The pattern name of this sugar bowl is unknown, but that little mystery only enhances its hand-decorated design. Pretty in all seasons, we love that the front and the back of the bowl feature a different arrangement of flowers, and we love the industrious appeal of an open sugar bowl as opposed to one with a lid.

Offering many possibilities for additional use beyond sugar, this little bowl makes a great server for dips, jams, sauces, candy, nuts, and olives,  and an ideally sized prep bowl for kitchen cooking.  

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

• Hard to find pattern
• Bone China
• Hand-decorated
• Stamped on bottom with maker's mark 

{CONDITION}

In beautiful antique condition, this sugar bowl contains no chips, cracks, spots or stains. The gold striping around the rim is very shiny and shimmery and the hand-decorated florals are beautifully painted. 

{SIZE}

Measures 2.5" inches (height) x 3." inches (diameter) and weighs 3 oz. 

{FOR THE COLLECTOR}

This bowl looks especially pretty with this antique cream and sugar set, thanks to a complimentary color palette.