Date & Origin
Bohemia c1860.
Condition
A few small nibbles to the cut rim
Dimensions
Height: 19cm Bowl Diameter: 14.5cm Foot : 9.6cm.
Technical Description
A large mid 19th century Standing Bowl or Sweet Meat with a Van Dyke cut rim above bands of printie and oval cuts around the bowl. A large slice cut baluster knop with an air tear sits upon a start cut foot.
Historical Relevance
First United States Income Tax, The first United States income tax was imposed in July 1861, at 3% of all incomes over 800 dollars in order to help pay for the war effort in the American Civil War