- Tags Marks Hallmarks:
- Davenport Longport Staffordshire
- Pattern:
- Gold medallion with scroll embellishments
- Material:
- White ironstone
- Type or Style:
- Soup or Dessert Bowl
- Circa:
- 1860s–1880s
- Item Width:
- 5 3/8 in
- Item Height:
- 1 5/8 in
- Condition Notes:
- Very good antique condition
A refined piece of English porcelain history — this antique Davenport Longport Staffordshire soup or dessert bowl was crafted in Staffordshire, England, during the Victorian era (c.1870s–1887).
Features include:
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Classic white ironstone porcelain with smooth round form
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Hand-applied gilt trim around rim and inner circle
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Central gold medallion with ornate flourishes
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Maker’s mark on reverse: “Davenport Longport Staffordshire” with crown hallmark
This piece belongs to the highly collectible Davenport gilt service, produced before the pottery closed in 1887. Its restrained elegance makes it suitable for both display and use at formal settings.
Size: Approx. 5 3/8 inches diameter (soup/dessert size)
Condition: Very good antique condition – minor gilt wear consistent with age, no cracks or repairs
An authentic Victorian porcelain collectible, perfect for completing a Davenport service or as a unique addition to a curated Staffordshire collection.
