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Antique Flow Blue hexagon rimmed pedestal bowl with "Chusan" pattern by Clementson Bros. Flow Blue pieces are so named for …
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Antique Flow Blue hexagon rimmed pedestal bowl with "Chusan" pattern by Clementson Bros. Flow Blue pieces are so named for the way the cobalt blue ink bleeds a bit in the firing process.
The style originated in England in the 1800s as English pottery companies did their best to recreate the popular porcelain designs being imported from China. In doing so, they developed a type of earthenware that was whiter than other pottery and looked a bit more like porcelain. Rather than hand painting the pieces, designs were transferred from a metal plate to a blank white object. This became known as transferware.
In keeping with the Chinese designs, cobalt blue ink was used. However, during the firing process, the ink “flowed” a bit which resulted in a softened design and therefore became known as “Flow Blue.” There are different theories as to whether this process was intentional or accidental, but either way, people loved the watercolor effect and it became quite the craze. Potteries began producing more and more and shipped the newly created designs all over the world—most especially to America.
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- Dimensions
- 13.5ʺW × 9.25ʺD × 3.75ʺH
- Brand
- Clementson Brothers
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Earthenware
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- very good antique condition with wear consistent with age—there are 2 hairline cracks that are more apparent on the backside … morevery good antique condition with wear consistent with age—there are 2 hairline cracks that are more apparent on the backside than the front and 2 chips along the back side of the rim, , manufacturer flaws/spots and scratches from use in the well of the bowl. (see pics) less
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