Wedgwood Masterpiece Collection, Limited Edition Monteith Bowl

#50 of 100, the blue jasper is sprigged with garlands of green grapevine below white palmettes and acanthus scrolls, scalloped upper edge, downturned reeded handles, footed base, dated 1999.

6 x 13 x 8 1/4 in.

Private Collection of Limited Edition & Prestige Wedgwood China

The original bowl, first appearing in the late 18th century, was used to suspend and cool wine glasses, and supposedly derived its name from a scalloped-edge cloak worn by a Scotsman named Monteith.

New, not displayed, with original box (8 1/2 x 12 x 18 in.), wrappings, and certificate.