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Ceramic utility bowl in a green-glazed basketweave style

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AI Estimated Value

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$40–$85

AI estimate as of June 24, 2026 · verify with a professional before acting

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AI Item Analysis

This item appears to be a medium-sized ceramic utility or mixing bowl, characterized by a deep green glaze over a buff or tan clay body. The exterior features a prominent molded basketweave or lattice design composed of intersecting vertical and horizontal raised ribs. A wide, unglazed or worn rolled rim encircles the top edge, revealing the underlying earthenware material. Stylistically, the bowl is consistent with American or English yellow ware or stoneware mixing bowls from the late 19th to early 20th century. The glaze exhibits significant age-related crazing (fine surface cracking) and various small pits or kiln marks typical of early mass-produced pottery. There are visible signs of wear and minor chipping along the rim and base. No maker's mark is visible in the provided image, so any attribution to a specific manufacturer like McCoy or Watt remains a hypothesis subject to in-person inspection of the underside. The foot of the bowl features a molded indentation, possibly for grip or associated with the production mold.

AI Appraisal Report

Based on what I can see in the provided image, this medium-sized utility bowl appears to be a late 19th or early 20th-century piece of green-glazed yellow ware, possibly American or English in origin. The molded basketweave pattern and the visible wear on the rolled rim are typical of domestic earthenware from this period. I cannot verify the exact manufacturer from a photo alone, though the form and glaze are aesthetically consistent with production by firms such as McCoy or various Ohio-based potteries. My valuation is based on the assumption that this is a period-correct piece of antique utility ware. The value is significantly influenced by the visible crazing, kiln marks, and minor chipping noted on the rim and base, which are common for frequently used kitchenware but do keep it from the premium price tier. In the current market, there is steady demand for 'farmhouse' antiques, though prices for mass-produced yellow ware remain accessible. I can't confirm the clay body or bottom markings without a physical inspection; if this item were found to be a modern reproduction or a later mid-century 'in the style of' piece, the value would likely drop to the $15–$25 range. To confirm the higher estimate, an in-person examination would be required to analyze the foot rim and search for faint manufacturer marks. The appraisal assumes the piece is free of structural cracks or large hidden repairs not visible in the image.

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