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Early 19th Century Royal Navy Officers Mess Bowl
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Early 19th Century Royal Navy Officers Mess Bowl

19th century
Description

Chunky early 19th Century Royal Navy Officers mess glazed stoneware bowl.

Physical Dimensions
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Antique Naval Mess Bowl to the 1800s.

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SA1170747
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56446
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Description
Chunky early 19th Century Royal Navy Officers mess glazed stoneware bowl.
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Antique Naval Mess Bowl to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170747
Dealers Internal Ref
56446
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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An early nineteenth-century white glazed ceramic bowl featuring a small blue foul anchor emblem on its side.
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Archive I An early nineteenth-century white glazed ceramic bowl featuring a small blue foul anchor emblem on its side.

Early 19th Century Royal Navy Officers Mess Bowl

Archive II An early nineteenth-century white glazed ceramic bowl featuring a small blue foul anchor emblem on its side. View II
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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
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17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2019
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David Griffith Antiques
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An early nineteenth-century white glazed ceramic bowl featuring a small blue foul anchor emblem on its side.
Early 19th Century Royal Navy Officers Mess Bowl
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An early nineteenth-century white glazed ceramic bowl featuring a small blue foul anchor emblem on its side.
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  • ObjectBowls
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glazed Ceramic
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsFoul anchor emblem, Deep curved rim, Blue transfer print
  • SizeW 30.5 cm (12 in) x D 30.5 cm (12 in)

This early nineteenth-century Georgian mess bowl originates from the Royal Navy and is formed from glazed ceramic earthenware with a deep curved rim. The object has a white glazed finish, a blue transfer printed foul anchor emblem on the exterior, and a smooth circular shape with signs of minor surface wear. Measuring 30.5 cm wide by 30.5 cm deep, the bowl provides a substantial vessel for domestic placement. In a modern interior, the item sits comfortably on a sideboard top to suit a coastal retreat design scheme. Owners can use the bowl for decorative display or functional storage in living spaces, kitchens, or dining rooms. The robust stoneware construction ensures everyday durability while the simple naval motif adds historical interest to interior displays.

FAQs

A Royal Navy officers mess bowl is a piece of utilitarian military tableware produced during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for use aboard British naval vessels. These items were typically marked with official naval insignia, such as the foul anchor, to denote service ownership.

Naval ceramics from this period were predominantly crafted from durable earthenware or heavy ironstone to withstand physical wear at sea. They feature thick lead-glazed or tin-glazed finishes with underglaze blue transfer prints or hand-painted emblems.

Authentic pieces display period-correct manufacturing characteristics, such as minor potting irregularities, heavy weight, and underglaze blue markings like the foul anchor. Impressed maker marks from prominent British potteries or military registry stamps may also appear on the base.

An antique naval bowl functions well as a decorative focal point on a console table, bookshelf, or sideboard top. Its minimal blue-and-white colour palette complements coastal, traditional, or eclectic styling schemes.

Clean historical ceramic items using lukewarm water and a mild detergent applied with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive sponges, harsh chemical cleaners, or dishwashers, as these can damage the delicate glaze and printed decoration.
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