A Stunning Antique William Hudson Imari China Slops or very large Sugar Bowl
Rd No 251169 was registered by Hudson in 1885
Manufactured by William Hudson at the Sutherland pottery Stoke on Trent
Imari design with cobalt blue and gilt.
Classic Hudson shape in earthenware china
6.5-inch diameter round open bowl probably intended for use in a tea service as a slops or cup leaf bowl at table
3.5-inch tall
Very rare near mint collectors pair.
Slops bowls were taken to table to empty tea leaves from teacups before refilling from the pot. Often a hot water jug would also be take to table for rinsing cups and refreshing the teapot.
