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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.
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.
Scottish Spongeware shallow, wide bowls....
Soup bowl shape with the decoration in the
middle and a slight flat rim to the edge.
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.
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.
Scottish Spongeware serving bowls....
Very large spongeware bowls for prosperous
farmhouse tables.
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