4274 Appraisal

Empire China 4274 Floral Serving Bowl

This is a vintage porcelain round serving bowl manufactured by Empire China, designated as pattern number 4274. The bowl features a deeply molded, scalloped rim with a decorative beaded edge Highlighted by a lime green gradient glaze and remnants of gold gilt accents. The interior is decorated with various clusters of pink roses, green foliage, and tiny blue accent flowers. The central motif is a large rose bouquet, surrounded by smaller sprigs arranged symmetrically along the inner walls. The bowl utilizes a white porcelain base with a high-gloss finish. Based on the style and the manufacturer's history, this piece likely dates from the early to mid-20th century. The craftsmanship displays typical industrial porcelain techniques of the era, including transferware floral decals and hand-finished gilded edges. Physically, the item appears in good vintage condition; however, there is visible wear to the gold gilding on the high points of the scalloped rim and some possible light crazing or staining in the central well, which is typical for antique tableware of this age. There are no large chips or cracks visible in the primary photograph, suggesting the structural integrity remains sound for decorative or light functional use.