This exceptional and unusual piece is a large, antique Thomas Rathbone & Co. "Trentham" pattern footed bowl / vegetable tureen base. Based on the registration records it dates to the late Victorian or early Edwardian era, circa 1898–1912. 
 
The body is divided into alternating geometric panels. It features bright white cartouches displaying hand-enamelled pink and purple water lilies or lotus blossoms, contrasted against vibrant, deep cranberry-pink panels textured with a fine honeycomb diaper-work pattern. The spreading pedestal foot ring is beautifully decorated with an underglaze flowing cobalt blue acanthus leaf scroll.
 
The bowl does show some wear to the pattern and has been rubbed but it in otherwise good condition. Planted generously with cyclamens in an inner pot with our proprietary compost mix, the cyclamens will flower for weeks and when they have finished flowering can then be planted into the garden. 
 
Our potted plants come with carefully researched provenances and detailed plant care instructions. We also offer gift wrap using Cambridge Imprint paper and a handwritten card.
 
Packed very carefully with recycled packaging and shipped overnight with Royal Mail Tracked 24 within 5 working days. Please note we do not ship on Thursday, Friday or Saturday to avoid boxes sitting in warehouses over the weekend. Please let us know if your plant has a specific deadline.
 
H: 9.5cm
W: 29cm