{"product_id":"antique-ridways-simlay-floral-bowl-18-5-cm-c-1900","title":"Antique Ridways Simlay Floral Bowl, 18.5 cm | c. 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome bowls have a little flower in the middle and call it a day. This one has planted the entire garden, added a vase and decorated the boundary fence. Restraint was evidently not invited to the design meeting. We cannot say we miss it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Ridways bowl in the Simlay pattern dates to around 1900. Pink, blue and yellow flowers mingle with green foliage on a creamy ground, surrounded by an intricate border and a gently shaped rim. In the centre, a decorative vase joins the floral gathering. Flowers holding more flowers: a perfectly sensible arrangement, if you ask us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe backstamp names Simlay and Ridways, Stoke-on-Trent, England, giving this colourful little piece a link to its English maker and place of origin. Its circa-1900 date puts it at the turn of the twentieth century. We rather like bringing something from that moment into a modern dining room; it has already seen one century change its mind about the curtains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 18.5 cm across and 4 cm high, it is a shallow bowl with enough decoration to keep a dining-room dresser thoroughly entertained. Display it upright to enjoy the centre, or let it sit among a cheerful jumble of old crockery. Matching everything is optional. Having something you actually enjoy looking at is rather more important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Ridways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Simlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Stoke-on-Trent, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: circa 1900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 18.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 145 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulticoloured floral decoration with a central vase motif and shaped rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn antique, pre-owned piece. Please inspect all six photographs for condition, surface details and the backstamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This bowl may make your plain crockery feel it has seriously underprepared for the occasion. Maison de L'oro accepts no responsibility if you start describing a shelf full of mismatched floral bowls as “a carefully curated botanical installation.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison de L'oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55452806512983,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/4388\/5911\/files\/20260720-191901.jpg?v=1788802706","url":"https:\/\/maisondeloro.com\/products\/antique-ridways-simlay-floral-bowl-18-5-cm-c-1900","provider":"Maison de L'oro ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}