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kitchen bowl Bauer orange brown collector vintage pottery 18 - $30 (Pick up at Campbell and River)
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Use of a Bauer Bowl - Bauer bowls, produced by the J.A. Bauer Pottery Company, are versatile ceramic pieces primarily designed for kitchen and dining purposes. Their uses include:Mixing Bowls: Bauer’s iconic Ringware mixing bowls, with concentric ridges, were popular for food preparation, such as mixing dough or batters. Their sturdy stoneware construction made them ideal for heavy-duty kitchen tasks.
Serving Bowls: Many Bauer bowls were used to serve salads, side dishes, or snacks, especially in casual dining settings, reflecting the relaxed California lifestyle of the early 20th century.
Decorative Pieces: Some bowls, especially those in vibrant glazes or unique shapes like the Indian bowl, were used as decorative items or for display in homes and gardens.
Functional Kitchenware: Smaller bowls served as berry bowls or individual dessert dishes, while larger ones were used for soups, stews, or communal dishes.
Their durability, thanks to stoneware and later Hi-Fire talc-based clay, made them suitable for everyday use, while their bright colors and simple designs appealed to both practical and aesthetic purposes.History of Bauer BowlsOrigins (1885–1909):J.A. Bauer Pottery was founded in 1885 by John Andrew Bauer in Paducah, Kentucky, initially producing utilitarian brown-glazed, hand-thrown wares like crocks and jugs.
In 1909, Bauer relocated the company to Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, to escape the Midwestern climate and tap into California’s growing market. The pottery continued making similar wares but began expanding to suit local needs, including nursery and floral items.
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