Crown Devon Rural Lustrine Butterflies Bowl

Crown Devon launched it's Lustrine range in 1917 and the Rural and Sylvan ranges were introduced in 1924 at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley.  These two patterns generated considerable interest and had handpainted butterflies applied to a rich maroon ground (Sylvan) or a blue ground (Rural) relieved by a network of gilding.

A beautiful bowl by Crown Devon in the Rural Butterflies pattern.  The backstamp on this particular piece was used between 1917 and 1930.

It is in excellent condition, having no repairs, chips, cracks or stains, and has no crazing which is unusual for a piece of this age.  The gold trim on the edge of the bowl is in excellent condition.  The lustrine finish is in excellent condition and shows very little signs of wear.  This bowl displays exceptionally well and the colours are more vibrant than would seem in the photos, but lustrine is extremely hard to photograph.

Dimensions - 12½ cms dia., 5 cms high (measurements are approximate)

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