This piece is a most excellent example of the Jasperware pottery invented by England's Wedgwood. Produced in the Eiruria factoy between 1891-1900, this salad bowl is a dark blue with white, cameo-like sprigging along the perimeter. The neo-classical feel of this piece is effected by the detailed alabaster figures whose flowing robes and precise outlines remind the viewer of Greek or Roman sculptures. Flower pots and trees, with each and every leaf, petal and sepal exquisitely defined, alternate with incredibly detailed figures standing at altars, holding wreaths, and interacting with winged cherubs. An oak leaf garland complete with acorns outlines the topmost circumferance of the bowl, just beneath the silver rim. The salad tongs are also handled with jasperware ceramic and white fern sprigging. The silver is impressed with the letters E.P.N.S. for Electro-plated nickel silver which probably was produced in Sheffield, England. There is a small chip on the handles of one of the salad tongs but otherwise the piece is in excellent condition.
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