Early Belgian Stick & Sponge Antique Ironstone Waste Bowl

What we love:
This early waste bowl has a beautiful stick & sponge hand-painted floral pattern and a classic shape and form. Waste bowls were originally used during afternoon tea to empty cold tea before refilling a cup with hot tea and to hold spent tea leaves or any dregs left in the bottom of the cup.  This piece has hand-painted stick & sponge florals & leaves in vivid red & blue.

Details:
    •    Measures 4⅜” tall, 7.25” in diameter
    •    Approximately 3.5” deep
    •    Footed base is 4” in diameter
    •    Hand-painted stick & sponge patter in red & blue
    •    Features flowers and leaves
    •    Printed & stamped makers mark in the bottom
    •    Made in Belgium in the early/mid 1800s

Condition:
    •    In very good condition
    •    No chips or cracks
    •    A little discoloration & glaze pops in the interior from use
    •    Some minor flaws in the hand-painted pattern
    •    Slight aged patina & discoloration on the top rim
    •    Base rim is discolored
    •    Displays beautifully!