Additional Image:

A side view of the bowl displays a large border with floral scrolls and geometric shapes. 
Printed on each side of the bowl are Kingfishers in flight.
Shape Type
Dinner & Dessert Wares
Pattern Type
Animals
Date
1881-1885
Maker
Gildea & Walker

Maker's Mark:

Printed
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Description:

A square molded, indented earthenware bowl with pedestal printed in brown in a pattern the maker named Melbourne which is included in the mark.  The registry mark indicates a date of August 27, 1881. Featured on the interior of the bowl is the English Kingfisher and below it is a cartouche with a water-scape that includes a rising sun, boats, and houses on the shore.
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