Vintage English Quail Transferware Serving Bowls – Blue & White (Set of 2)

A beautifully worn pair of vintage English serving bowls in the beloved blue and white quail pattern, each piece carrying the quiet charm of time and use. Softly scalloped rims frame delicate pastoral bird scenes, giving these bowls a sense of movement and story that feels right at home layered into an heirloomed kitchen or styled on open shelving.

There is something inherently comforting about classic transferware like this. The quail motif, first introduced in the late 19th century and produced for generations thereafter, reflects a long tradition of English ceramics designed for everyday living. These examples date to the early-to-mid 20th century, when time honored patterns were still widely made for domestic tables, meant to be used, passed down, and collected slowly over time.

The set includes two coordinating bowls in varying sizes, allowing them to nest naturally or stand alone as layered serving pieces. Whether used for gatherings or simply displayed among ironstone and antique linens, they bring that softly storied character that makes a space feel lived in and loved.

Details:

• Origin: England

• Maker : 

  Furnivals “Quail” – Made in England – Rd No 684711

• Estimated Date: circa 1913-1930

• Pattern: Quail transferware (historic pattern originally introduced in the 19th century)

• Material: Glazed earthenware

• Color: Blue and white

• Condition (as shown)

  • One medium bowl in good vintage condition with light age-related wear

  • One larger bowl with a few small chips along the rim and some discoloration, consistent with age and use

• Includes: Set of two serving bowls, one medium and one large

Please note, Vintage Goods are final purchase and cannot be returned. These pieces may be aged, have chips or cracks or peeling paint due to the nature of their age and use.