Beswick Cabbage Leaf Salad Bowl with Tomato Feet – Made in England

- Height: 11.8 cm
- Diameter: 23.3 cm

- Very Good - The salad bowl is in very good vintage condition.
- No chips or cracks.
- Fine, even crazing visible across the glaze (see close-up photos).
- Glaze retains excellent shine and colour saturation.
- Stable and well-balanced on its decorative tomato feet.
- There is some staining on the inside of the salad bowl.

1. Design and Features:
- Lush green glaze with textured veining mimicking cabbage leaves
- Three hand-painted tomatoes form the playful feet of the bowl, with additional painted tomatoes nestled inside the rim
- Scalloped edge enhances its organic, garden-inspired silhouette
- Eye-catching from every angle – both a decorative object and a functional serving piece

2. Craftsmanship:
- Stamped: “Beswick Ware – Made in England” on the base, confirming authenticity
- Made from glazed earthenware with intricate mould detailing

3. History of Beswick Pottery:
- Founded in 1892 in Longton, Staffordshire, Beswick Pottery became renowned for its fine animal figurines, novelty tableware, and character jugs.
- Throughout the mid-20th century, Beswick embraced playful and imaginative designs, often featuring vegetables, fruits, and other garden motifs.
- This bowl is a classic example of that era—where functionality met fun.
- After being acquired by Royal Doulton in 1969, the Beswick name continued under new ownership, but it’s pieces like this that define the originality and charm of its earlier years.

4. Uses & Styling
- An ideal centrepiece for spring or summer tablescapes.
- Beautiful as a fruit or salad bowl, or simply displayed on a shelf.
- A standout piece for collectors of vintage English pottery or whimsical serveware.