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Scottish Spongeware pottery was made between circa 1840 and 1920 by a number of different factories, most notably in Kirkcaldy, Fife. It was made for everyday use and a number of pictures of the period show it on dressers and on tables. Nowadays it is much collected, all over the world, for its Folk Art charm.

Scottish Spongeware porridge bowls....
The traditional spongeware shape with decoration on the outside of the bowl, in various sizes.

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Scottish Antiques- Spongeware bowl

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Scottish Antiques- Spongeware bowl

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Scottish spongeware bowl with unusual border

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 Scottish Spongeware porridge bowls with lids...
The traditional spongeware shape with decoration on the outside of the bowl, with a lid to stop contents from becoming cold.

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Scottish Spongeware shallow, wide bowls....
Soup bowl shape with the decoration in the middle and a slight flat rim to the edge.

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Scottish Spongeware rice bowls....
The name derives from the fact they often were made for the ex pat market in India and Singapore. Decoration is usually to the inside of a shallow bowl.

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Scottish Spongeware motto bowls....
Made between 1900 and 1920, these often feature couthy phrases or patriotic WW1 slogans. The decoration is to the inside as they were made as children's porridge plates. (you couldn't see the decoration until you had finished eating, encouraging the child to finish their porridge!)

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Scottish Antiques- Spongeware bowl WW1

Scottish Spongeware Flow Blue ...
Made for the USA export market, these wares were a reaction to the popular transfer printed Flow Blue wares from Staffordshire. The difference being these are hand decorated, with a combination of sponge and hand painting.

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Scottish Spongeware serving bowls....
Very large spongeware bowls for prosperous farmhouse tables.

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Scottish antiques for sale spongeware

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Scottish antiques for sale spongeware

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Scottish antiques for sale spongeware

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