RARE Antique Purple & White Transferware Filigree Fretwork Chestnut Bowl w/ Grazing Sheep Vintage Brass Castle Ruins / Melrose

Castle Ruins / Melrose

Measures: 8 3/8” x 6 3/4” x 1 1/2” deep

By 1873 Jones eldest two sons

Here is a gorgeous pillow cover with an adorable French Pug laying on a pillow

Measures appx 10”

RARE Antique Purple & White Transferware Filigree Fretwork Chestnut Bowl w/ Grazing Sheep Vintage Brass Castle Ruins / MelroseThese transferware pieces rarely survived over the years as they are so intricate in their design. Called a chestnut bowl, or "Castaera" in Spanish, it is a specialized bowl designed for serving chestnuts, with a reticulated (pierced) or slotted design at its sides to allow for steam to escape and excess syrup to drain. These bowls were particularly popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, with fine examples often featuring elaborate decorations and