Antique Harker Pottery "Little Jack Horner" Baby Plate – Semi-Porcelain Nursery Rhyme Bowl (c. 1910s)
$18.00
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Antique Harker Pottery "Little Jack Horner" Baby Plate – Semi-Porcelain Nursery Rhyme Bowl (c. 1910s)
$18.00
Sale price
$18.00
Regular price
Bring home a piece of early 20th-century Americana with this charming antique Harker Pottery baby plate.
This heavy child's bowl is part of Harker Pottery’s renowned semi-porcelain line. It features a colorful, well-preserved illustration of the "Little Jack Horner" nursery rhyme, complete with the classic verse: "Little Jack Horner, sat in a corner, Eating his Christmas Pie." The dish is trimmed with traditional blue bands, a quintessential look for antique nursery ware.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Harker Pottery Co. (HP Co.), East Liverpool, Ohio.
- Material: Glazed Semi-Porcelain (High-quality earthenware).
- Authenticity: Features the original Harker "Bow and Arrow" maker's mark on the base.
- Era: Circa 1910–1925.
- Illustration: "Little Jack Horner, sat in a corner, Eating his Christmas Pie."
- Antique Character & Condition
Stained Crazing: This piece features a beautiful, dense network of stained crazing—the fine hairline lines in the glaze that have darkened naturally over the last century. This is a hallmark of authentic antique semi-porcelain.
** Due to its significant age and the presence of stained crazing, this piece is intended for decorative use or collection only. The fine lines in the glaze can harbor bacteria and moisture, making it no longer suitable for modern food service. It is a stunning piece of history best enjoyed on a plate rack, hutch, or gallery wall