Bidspirit auction | Spongeware Motto Bowl

Spongeware Motto Bowl - Antique and vintage spongeware motto bowls often feature Scottish proverbs or moral sayings, traditionally produced in Scotland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These pieces typically display a deep sponged border in colours like blue, green, or red, with a transfer-printed verse at the centre. Common mottos include ”The Early Bird Catches The Worm” and ”Contented wi little and cantie wi mair” This one measures 16.5cm in diameter and says: 'May the moose ne'er learn your meal poke wi'a tear in its e'e.' It means: This traditional Scottish blessing wishes prosperity and abundance, hoping you are never so poor that even a mouse leaves your food storage (”meal poke” or ”girnal”) hungry and crying. It is part of a toast wishing for a long, well-fed life where you always have plenty to share