{"product_id":"antique-john-maddock-amp-sons-willow-blue-vitrified-bowl-circa-1896-1930s","title":"Antique John Maddock \u0026amp; Sons Willow Blue Vitrified Bowl, Circa 1896–1930s","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a080e05-7158-83e8-8030-46a2bcd11751-6\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a080e05-7158-83e8-8030-46a2bcd11751-6\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a080e05-7158-83e8-8030-46a2bcd11751-6\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-56\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"70f5f86e-b15a-4a4f-9160-613423af697e\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bcf42u\" data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eA classic antique \u003cstrong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eJohn Maddock \u0026amp; Sons Willow Blue vitrified bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in England and decorated in the iconic blue-and-white Willow pattern. The design features the traditional pagoda landscape scene with birds, bridge, boat, trees, and layered cobalt-blue borderwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eThe bowl has a shallow rounded profile, making it suitable as a small serving bowl, shallow soup bowl, display piece, or open-shelf accent. Its blue-and-white palette mixes beautifully with ironstone, Staffordshire transferware, Delft-inspired ceramics, and collected cottage kitchenware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ttlky4\" data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eThis piece is made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003evitrified china\u003c\/strong\u003e, a durable ceramic body associated with practical English tableware. The blue transfer decoration has strong graphic clarity, with the central Willow scene surrounded by a patterned border and decorative rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eThe underside is marked \u003cstrong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eJohn Maddock \u0026amp; Sons, England, Vitrified\u003c\/strong\u003e. John Maddock \u0026amp; Sons was a Staffordshire pottery maker based in Burslem. The company added \u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e“Ltd.”\u003c\/strong\u003e to its title in 1896, and The Potteries notes that Maddock used printed marks including the trade names \u003cstrong data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eVitrified\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eRoyal Vitreous\u003c\/strong\u003e. That makes a safe catalog date \u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003ecirca 1896–1930s\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the exact backstamp variation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1vshzo8\" data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eJohn Maddock \u0026amp; Sons was an English Staffordshire pottery manufacturer established in Burslem, producing dinnerware, tea ware, toilet ware, vitrified wares, and transfer-decorated table pieces. Their vitrified wares were made for durability and everyday use, which helps explain why pieces like this still show up intact after a century of cupboards, moves, and the usual human chaos. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003eThe Willow pattern itself is one of the most recognizable English transferware designs, inspired by chinoiserie landscapes and reproduced by many British potteries. This Maddock example carries that familiar visual language: pagoda, bridge, birds, trees, boat, water, and ornate cobalt-blue border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003eAntique condition with age-appropriate wear. The glaze appears glossy from the photos, with light surface wear visible from use. No major cracks or large chips are visible in the provided images, though the rim and foot should be inspected closely before final listing. Minor utensil marks, glaze variation, crazing, or small age-related imperfections may be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"189qedo\" data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"3698\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2924\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"2939\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"3698\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2957\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eItem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"3007\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eWillow Blue vitrified bowl \/ shallow soup bowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3016\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3039\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eJohn Maddock \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3050\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3079\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eWillow Blue \/ Blue Willow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3087\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3107\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCirca 1896–1930s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3128\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3117\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3128\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eEngland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3140\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3159\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eVitrified china\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3193\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3168\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3193\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCobalt blue and white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3297\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3207\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDecoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3297\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBlue transferware with pagoda, bridge, birds, boat, trees, water, and patterned border\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3328\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3306\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3328\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eShallow round bowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3382\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3339\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMarking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3382\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eJohn Maddock \u0026amp; Sons, England, Vitrified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3474\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3395\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3474\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAntique wear, light surface wear; inspect rim and foot before final listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3532\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3488\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3532\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAdd exact measurements before publishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3580\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3542\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3580\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAdd exact weight before publishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3698\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3597\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3698\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eOpen shelving, cottage kitchen styling, transferware collection, serving bowl, decorative display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1gegj36\" data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3732\"\u003eWhy This Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3734\" data-end=\"4010\"\u003eThis bowl has the instant familiarity of classic Blue Willow, but with the added appeal of a marked English Staffordshire maker. 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