RARE Antique Purple & White Transferware Filigree Fretwork Chestnut Bowl w/ Grazing Sheep Vintage Brass Measures appx 10”

Measures appx 10”

5 1/2" and is in wonderful condition

GREEN TRANSFER WARE

Castle Ruins / Melrose

By 1873 Jones eldest two sons

RARE Antique Purple & White Transferware Filigree Fretwork Chestnut Bowl w/ Grazing Sheep Vintage Brass Measures appx 10”These 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