Belleek 100th Anniversary 1957 Limited Edition 346 1000 Powder Box Bowl With Bacchus Masks and Grape Clusters

Vintage belleek mask lidded powder bowl 1957 ltd. To celebrate its 100th anniversary belleek issued two special limited edition pieces, one of which was this lidded powder bowl decorated with bacchus masks and grape clusters (d1548 iv).

An example of such a recipient was eamon devalera, who in 1957 was prime minister and president of the republic of ireland. The bowl had also been in production during the first green mark period which commenced about 1946. Despite this, the pottery decided to make a specially decorated d1548 iv with a run of 1000 pieces. Whether that number was ever reached is unknown.

The bowls were made to extraordinary quality control standards which were rigorously enforced. The special masked powder bowl differed from regular production (number 567) d1548 iv in several ways.

The special had all grapes, grape leaves, the grape. Finial, the grape sides of the bowl, done in a rich, buttery cob lustre. The regular, not decorated to this degree, is done sparsely in exterior lustre. In addition, an interior ledge, into which the lid top with finial was inserted. The ledge was 3/8 inches in width. The standard bowl had no ledge. The special had a superb, . (uk belleek collectors' group newsletter 31/2 july 2010). This bowl has an early number of 346/1000. Size: diameter - 5.5 inches, height - 4 inches. It is in excellent condition, free from crazing, chips, cracks, and repairs. I often reuse boxes for environmental reasons. You don't want your neighbour enjoying the. Item you so carefully chose.

However, if you receive an item that had been broken/damaged during transit, the following is my policy. Contact me within 24 hours of your receipt of the item and advise me of the situation.

The receipt date is the date which would have been posted on your tracking information. Provide a photo of the damaged item and packaging.

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