This 9-inch diameter coupe- style bowl is back stamped Brown-Westhead & Moore. Pattern indicates Indian Empress and was first introduced circa 1862 in Staffordshire, U.K.
It has a bold foliate and aviary pattern in cobalt; light blue and white on ironstone blank.
Under close inspection and feel, a small flake can be felt in the white area of the upper edge. It was found when rotating a finger around the rim.
The lozenge; maker name and shape number is impressed as well as stamped.
Antique Porcelain & Pottery Antique Bowls
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