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Identification

Petrus Regout & Co. "Hong" Pattern Chinoiserie Earthenware Bowl

Photo reference

3 uploaded photos

Overview

The base features the printed Sphinx mark with 'Petrus Regout & Co / MAASTRICHT / HONG / MADE IN HOLLAND'. The presence of 'Petrus Regout & Co' alongside 'Made in Holland' firmly dates this piece between 1883 (when 'Made in Holland' began…

Story

This piece was produced by Petrus Regout & Co. in Maastricht, Netherlands, a major center for European industrial ceramics in the 19th century.

Maker / Origin

Petrus Regout & Co.

Condition & Value

The bowl exhibits visible brown coloration and wear along the rim, which is typical for transferware of this era due to glaze degradation and use. However, it is currently unconfirmed whether this wear is purely superficial staining or if it includes physical chips, rough spots, or hairlines.

Full Research

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Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.

Market Analysis

The market for late 19th-century Dutch industrial ceramics from Maastricht (such as Petrus Regout and Societe Ceramique) is niche but stable. Vibrant polychrome Chinoiserie patterns like 'Hong' (often misread as 'Honc') are particularly popular among decorative buyers and interior designers on platforms like Etsy and eBay. While individual standard-sized bowls generally command modest prices under $100, large serving pieces or pristine complete sets can achieve significant premiums.

Value Drivers

▲ Clear, datable factory mark confirming the 1883-1899 production period.

▲ Highly decorative polychrome 'Hong' Chinoiserie pattern appeals strongly to interior design buyers.

▲ Authentic late 19th-century Dutch industrial earthenware provenance.

Concerns

▼ Unverified rim condition — if the visible browning includes physical chips or hairlines, value drops toward the $25-$30 floor.

▼ Unknown dimensions — standard 8-inch bowls trade around $50-$85, while smaller bowls trade lower.

▼ Unclear lot contents — if the visible plates are not included, the valuation is restricted to a single bowl.

Best Venue

Clarify the exact dimensions of the bowl and explicitly confirm the physical condition of the rim (staining vs. chipping) before listing. Offer the piece on Etsy or eBay, targeting buyers interested in antique Chinoiserie or Dutch ceramics, and clearly state whether the partially visible plates in the photos are included in the lot.

Upside Potential

If the bowl is confirmed to be an exceptionally large serving size (e.g., 10+ inches) and the rim wear is purely superficial without chips, the value could push toward the $150-$200 range seen in high-end retail comps for large center bowls. Additionally, if the partially visible plates are included in the lot, the combined set value would scale accordingly.

Authenticity Risk

Before consignment, verify: Are there any physical chips, rough spots, or hairlines on the rim, or is the brown coloration purely surface staining and glaze wear?

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Also found — market-range context

Related comps outside the valuation band· 3 comps

Surfaced during research but not used to anchor the valuation — wrong form, species, era, or no published price. Shown so the market range around this item is visible.

  • eBay
    ANTIQUE PETRUS REGOUT-HONG-CHINOISERIE CUP AND SAUCER SET, LUSTER
    Different form (cup and saucer set).
    $52
  • Derksen Veilingbedrijf· 2012-09-01
    Petrus Regout 19e eeuws aardewerken schotel met decor Hong 34 cm diam
    Different form ('schotel' is Dutch for dish/platter).
    $50
  • Auctions at Showplace
    Showplace Backstage Auction, June 4 - Astoria, NY (Mixed Lot including Petrus Regout Maastricht "Honc" plate)
    Mixed lot containing a plate, not a single bowl.
    No price