A group of sixteen Scottish pottery carpet bowls mid-19th century

comprising: six decorated in cross-hatched patterns; six decorated to imitate the 'millefoiri' pattern; two decorated with circular designs, one with sponged decoration and one in white. Together with a Wood and Sons pearlware 'Historical Blue' washbowl printed with a titled view of the 'Erie Canal View of the Aqueduct, Bridge at Little Falls'. 17 pieces.

Eleven, each with some very minor scratching and wear to the enamels; and five, each with considerable wear or flaking to the enamels, chips or cracks. The transfer-printed bowl has two short haircracks running down the rim, a short starcrack to the base and two small chips to the footrim. Otherwise in good condition.
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