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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 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
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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