RARE Antique Purple & White Transferware Filigree Fretwork Chestnut Bowl w/ Grazing Sheep Vintage Brass Englands Wood and Sons

Englands Wood and Sons

It is pretty in pink with white banding lined with gold

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

It is beautifully embroidered with lotus flowers on a black floral damask fabric

RARE Antique Purple & White Transferware Filigree Fretwork Chestnut Bowl w/ Grazing Sheep Vintage Brass Englands Wood and SonsThese 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