Wind & Willow Decorative Mixing Bowl with Handle
Decorative art, ceramic kitchenware • Wind & Willow (Mass-market manufacturer/brand)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Country/Rustic Revival
Medium & Technique
Glazed stoneware/earthenware with a metal wire handle and a turned wood grip
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 6-8 inches in diameter; circular format with vertical wire apparatus
Subject Description
A functional yet decorative small green mixing bowl featuring a repeating embossed scalloped or wheat-ear pattern on the exterior. It is designed with a utilitarian bale-style handle consisting of black-coated metal wire and a light-stained wooden handle, mimicking traditional antique kitchen tools.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; shows signs of light wear and surface scuffs consistent with domestic use or resale environment storage
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $25.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$5.00 - $15.00 USD (Low auction interest due to mass-produced nature)
Provenance History
Likely purchased via a specialty food or home gift retailer; currently situated in a secondary market/thrift retail environment as evidenced by the pegboard and shelf background
Art Historical Significance
This piece represents the 'farmhouse chic' aesthetic popular in the American giftware market during the late 20th century. It emphasizes the commodification of nostalgia, using modern manufacturing to replicate the look of 19th-century folk pottery and utilitarian kitchen tools.
Notable Features
The combination of ceramic, metal, and wood creates a multi-textural aesthetic; the embossed pattern provides a tactile quality typical of the Wind & Willow house style.
Condition Issues
Minor surface scratching to the interior glaze; light wear on the black coating of the metal handle; slight oxidation potential at the wire attachment points.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash only to preserve the wooden handle and metal wire; avoid abrasive cleaners to maintain the exterior glaze. Store in a climate-controlled environment to prevent wood cracking.
Collector Notes
Wind & Willow