ENGLISH SPATTERWARE CERAMIC SUGAR BOWLS, LOT OF SEVEN, including an octagonal-form example with cluster of buds having blue- and red-sponged decoration and impressed "8" to underside, two rainbow bicolor examples including one lacking cover, a tri-color example lacking cover, and two floral examples including a tulip and a morning glory. Second quarter 19th century. 7 1/2" HOA. 
Literature: Parallels the Greasers - Homespun Ceramics, p. 29, fig. 44, p. 33, fig. 56, p. 57, fig. 126, and p. 67, fig. 155.

From the private collection of Donald and Tammie Smolen.

Two examples lacking covers undamaged, except one with some discoloration; blue- and rose-sponged example having chip to foot and some discoloration; remaining examples with covers having some imperfections including chips and/or flakes to covers, and cluster of buds example with make-do lead finial and hairline to neck.