Cauldon England Meissen Blue Onion Porcelain Berry Bowls, Set of Three, circa 18

A beautiful antique set of three Cauldon England berry or fruit bowls in the classic Meissen Blue Onion pattern, each measuring approximately 5 1/2 inches. Made in England by Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co. at Cauldon Place, these bowls reflect the refined late nineteenth to early twentieth-century Staffordshire tradition of producing high-quality porcelain and earthenware for elegant domestic use. Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co. is documented as working at Cauldon Place from circa 1862 to 1904, making this dating appropriate for examples carrying the Cauldon / BWM & Co. mark.

The pattern is a British interpretation of the celebrated Meissen Blue Onion design, one of the most enduring blue-and-white motifs in European porcelain history. The design features stylized florals, scrolling foliage, fruit-like forms, and cobalt blue decoration over a crisp white ground. Blue Onion originated with Meissen in the eighteenth century and became widely copied and adapted by European manufacturers throughout the nineteenth century, especially in the blue-and-white tableware tradition.

These bowls have a charming shallow form ideal for berries, fruit, compote, small desserts, nuts, sauces, or refined table service. Their scalloped edges and compact scale give them wonderful versatility, while the cobalt pattern creates a timeless decorative presence. They display beautifully stacked in a cabinet, arranged on open shelving, incorporated into a blue-and-white wall grouping, or used at the table alongside other antique English ceramics.

The set has the elegance of antique English porcelain with the visual strength of the historic Blue Onion pattern. The combination of Cauldon’s Staffordshire craftsmanship, the Meissen-inspired decoration, and the practical berry bowl form makes these pieces especially appealing for collectors of antique tableware, blue-and-white ceramics, Chinoiserie-inspired design, and English domestic porcelain.

Presented in antique condition consistent with age and use, with light wear appropriate to late nineteenth or early twentieth-century ceramic tableware. A charming and collectible set of three Cauldon England Meissen Blue Onion berry bowls with historic character, beautiful cobalt decoration, and enduring decorative appeal.

Details

• 1stDibs reference: LU10969250616102
• Period: Early 20th Century
• Date: 1900
• Origin: England
• Materials: Ceramic
• Techniques: Molded
• Style: Chinoiserie
• Dimensions: H 1.5 × W 5.5 × D 5.5 IN
• Condition: GOOD