Pink & Yellow flower design with green leaves. Not sure what the flowers are, but they seem to be decaled on and then colored in with water color. The rim has the remnants of gold and the handle also.
I took this to an Antiques Roadshow booth at local trade show. Appraiser said it was very very old, could be Spanish or Moorish in origin. He thought the metal around the enamel images was gold and that the vessel was probably made to hold alcohol. He suspected that it was likely Moorish as bird and flower motif was typical and Moors were first to teach Spanish to do enamel work. The vessel has been banged around alot, but otherwise is in very good condition, considering its age. The appraiser also believed it was a museum quality example of early enamel technique. He was unable to attach a price to the item and suggested I contact a specific museum in Ontario to get more information as this piece was out of his league. I have not yet contacted this museum. I may be interested in selling this piece in the near future, but right now, I just want to know more about it.
It looks to be an old measuring device of some kind since it says "100 ft" on the winding arm. It does not have any tape or string on it at the moment so I wasnt quite sure.
GLADDING MCBEAN COMPNAY FRANCISCAN FAMILY CHINA WITH THE RADIANCE PATTERN . I HAVE 17 LARGE DINNER PLATES, 9 CUP AND SAUCERS. THE 32 OUNCES PITCHER, GRAVY BOAT, 1.5 QUART CASSEROLE DISH. 3 SOUP/SAUCE BOWLS.
ALL IN GREAT SHAPE NO CRACKES OR CHIPS. PATTERN IS NOT WORN
