{HISTORY}

Made by Hermann Ohme in Silesia, Germany between 1900-1920, these porcelain berry bowls fill the table with all sorts of pretty delights from breakfast foods to after-dinner desserts. Featuring a gorgeous color palette of pastel shades that include blush, raspberry, pale butter, pale mint, dove grey and pine green, an array of foods from yogurt to ice cream, fresh fruit to fancy flambeed desserts look lovely.

Operating from the early 1880s to 1930, Hermann Ohme produced a collection of the prettiest German porcelain for the European, British, and American markets. Known for their two different porcelain glazes - Clear and Old Ivory, the Ohme factory manufactured complete dinnerware sets in a variety of patterns. But this pink rose design appeared on many different styles of dishware within the HO canon, from simple, classic shapes to more ornate pieces.

Ohme's Old Ivory glaze tinted the porcelain to produce a soft creamy shade while the Clear glaze highlighted the natural bright white color of the porcelain clay. These bowls, bright and airy with a ring of free-floating roses wrapping around the rim, feature the Clear glaze.  A thin gold inner stripe adds a little extra reflective shimmer. 

Very successful during its run, the downfall of Hermann Ohme ultimately was the Great Depression, when the export trade was significantly interrupted. By that time, most of Ohme's business relied heavily on export relationships with other countries and when the economy collapsed, unfortunately so did the pottery. 

Lucky for us their beautiful dishes still remain. So pretty for spring garden parties, summer brunch and all the lovely social gatherings of the warm weather seasons, these 100-year-old berry bowls brighten the day with all sorts of cottage charm. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- Nine bowls available, each sold individually

- Colors include blush, raspberry, pale butter, pale mint, dove grey and pine green

- Each bowl is marked on the bottom with the maker's mark 

{CONDITION}

In beautiful antique condition. These bowls contain no chips, cracks or stains. The floral transferware is crisp and clear. The gold stripe is wearing slightly in some spots due to age.  Please see photos.

{SIZE}

Each bowl measures 5.75" inches in diameter and weighs 5 oz.