Key Details:
• Title: “Dickens Days” Bowl Set
• Maker: Empire Ware
• Manufacturer: Empire Porcelain Co. Ltd
• Origin: Stoke-on-Trent, England
• Year of Production: Circa 1930s–1940s
• Backstamp: “Empire Ware – Stoke-on-Trent – England”
• Set Includes:
• 1 x Large Serving Bowl (approx. 24cm diameter)
• 5 x Small Bowls (each approx. 16.5cm diameter)
• Material: Glazed earthenware
• Technique: Transferware with hand-painted highlights
• Features: Scalloped edge, green rim, classic coaching scene design
• Colour: Warm ochre, sienna and sage tones with cloudy sky backdrop
• Style: English traditional / interwar kitchenalia
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Mini Story:
Relive the charm of a bygone era with this beautiful “Dickens Days” bowl set by Empire Ware. Known for its quality Staffordshire ceramics, Empire Porcelain captured the nostalgia of 19th-century stagecoach travel with this romanticised design. Featuring rich autumnal tones and vivid scenery, these bowls once graced the tables of English homes between the wars — now they’re ready to bring vintage charm to yours.
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Condition:
Condition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.
• All bowls present well with no major chips or cracks.
• Uniform crazing typical of vintage glazed earthenware, particularly to undersides.
• Colours remain vibrant and illustrations generally crisp .
• Some age-toning and minor glaze wear to interiors and bases.
• No visible maker’s defects; backstamps clearly marked “Empire Ware – Stoke-on-Trent – England.”
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Postage & Handling:
📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.
Combined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.
International shipping available on request – please message for a quote.
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