Gray's Pottery Lusterware Bowl

This striking vintage earthenware bowl was produced by Gray's Pottery of Stoke-on-Trent, England, known for its high-quality decorative ceramics during the early to mid-20th century. The bowl features a rich copper luster glaze and is decorated with hand-painted grapevine and leaf motifs in a warm maroon-copper tone, highlighted by fine vine tendrils and a double banded rim in soft purple-pink. The bottom has the marks 4.6490 (likely the pattern) and BEI (likely the artist).

The interior and exterior designs mirror each other, making this bowl a beautiful centerpiece for display or use. Ideal as a fruit bowl, serving dish, or decorative kitchenware, this piece blends functionality with classic English pottery charm.

• Maker: Gray's Pottery

• Origin: Stoke-on-Trent, England

• Use: Serving or display bowl—perfect for fruit, centerpiece use, or vintage decor

• Age: Circa 1930s–1940s

• Materials: Glazed earthenware with copper luster finish

• Style: Art Deco-era English lusterware

• Theme: Grapevine and leaf motif with metallic copper and maroon-purple highlights

• Condition: Very good vintage condition. No cracks or chips noted. Some light glaze crazing and interior surface discoloration consistent with age and past use

• Dimensions: Approximately 13 inches in diameter and 4 inches tall