This Universal Potteries mixing bowl, in pattern UNI233, carries a bold red floral design with black leaves and a red striped rim — the kind of confident, old-fashioned country pattern collectors seek out.
Please note: this piece has a hairline crack — see Condition below for details.
Maker: Universal Potteries, Cambridge, Ohio
Pattern: UNI233 (discontinued)
Materials: Ceramic (oven-proof, though not recommended for food use given its age)
Dimensions: 8.5" diameter opening x 3.75" tall
Origin: USA
Era: Vintage, 1934–1954
Condition: Very good condition for its age. Notable crazing throughout, wear on the rim, brown discoloration on the base, and one hairline crack line — all acceptable and consistent with genuine vintage use. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
Heavy and substantial in the hand, this is a wonderful display piece for a country or farmhouse kitchen — not intended for food use, but perfect for holding potpourri, keys, or simply for its own sake as decor.
Universal Potteries was founded in 1934 in Cambridge, Ohio, formed from the consolidation of the Atlas-Globe China Company and the Oxford Pottery Company. The company produced ovenware, dinnerware, and refrigerator ware for two decades before transitioning to decorative tile production in the mid-1950s. Universal's pieces are cherished today for their cheerful, colorful florals and solid, everyday craftsmanship — a genuine artifact of mid-century American kitchens.
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