Kitchen And Dining Serveware Appraisal

Owl Illustration Rectangular Platter and Matching Dipping Bowls Set

This ceramic appetizer set consists of one large rectangular platter and four small, circular dipping bowls. Each piece features a highly detailed, vintage-style illustration of an owl, rendered in a palette of warm ochre, cream, and deep charcoal charcoal grey. The large platter showcases a magnificent Great Horned Owl illustration with intricate feathering patterns that cover the majority of the surface. The background of the platter has a subtle, cream-colored textured or speckled finish. The four accompanying dipping bowls each feature variations of owl portraits, including a Barn Owl and other species, centered within the shallow well of the bowl. The bowls are finished in a high-gloss white glaze on the exterior and interior rims. Materials appear to be high-quality stoneware or porcelain rather than 'fine crystal' as initially suggested in the prompt context, given the opaque nature and visible thickness of the pieces. The construction is uniform with smooth, rounded edges on the bowls and a flat, substantial profile for the platter. The platter remains in its original protective plastic wrap, suggesting excellent, unused condition with no visible chips, cracks, or surface crazing. The style is contemporary with a strong nod to 19th-century natural history illustrations, likely manufactured within the last 5-10 years. Craftsmanship is consistent with high-end designer giftware, exhibiting crisp transfer printing and a durable finish.