Speckled Stoneware Bowl Appraisal

Vintage Mid-Century Speckled Mustard Stoneware Serving Bowl

This item is a circular stoneware serving bowl or baking dish, likely dating from the mid-20th century (1960s-1970s). The piece is finished in a matte to satin mustard yellow glaze featuring a fine, dark brown speckled or 'stippled' pattern throughout, characteristic of the era's rustic-modern aesthetic. The bowl exhibits a deep, straight-walled profile with subtle concentric ridges or throw marks visible on the interior walls, indicating it was likely wheel-thrown or manufactured with a ribbed mold. Its flat base and substantial rim Suggest high durability and use for family-style dining or oven-to-table service. The glaze appears uniform across the interior surface, with minor variations in tone that suggest artisanal production rather than mass-market industrial glaze application. The condition is generally good, showing no apparent structural cracks or significant chipping along the rim, though some faint surface scuffing and minor finish wear consistent with age and previous use are observable. The bottom likely contains a dry, unglazed foot ring or a maker's stamp, though it is not visible in this top-down orientation. The overall craftsmanship reflects a robust, high-quality ceramic construction common in stoneware produced by American or European pottery houses during the 1970s.