Throughout the eighteenth century, the shell motif emerged as a key design element in English and American decorative arts. This vintage all purpose bowl from Mottahedeh is in the Torquay pattern, a pattern that first originated in 1820s Staffordshire on transferware. The original plate our vintage bowl is modeled after is on view at the Winterthur Collection. See it pictured last against the vibrant orange. The bowl’s classic silhouette and detailed artwork make it perfect as a serving piece or as a decorative catchall. Whether displayed on open shelving or used daily, it adds a classic, coastal-inspired touch to any corner.
