Wedgwood brown transferware - 6in bowl

• No recent ebay sales for 6in bowls

• No 6in bowls on replacements.com

  • https://www.replacements.com/china-wedgwood-beatrice-brown/c/113188

• GPT estimate - $30-$80 USD

• Need a photo of the thickness of the bowl to show depth

GPT info

📜 History & Pattern Background

Here’s a summary of what is known about Wedgwood’s “Beatrice” pattern:

• Registration Date: The Beatrice pattern is often cited as being registered in June 1880. savacoolandsons.com+1

• Style / Movement: It is associated with the Aesthetic Movement style (late 19th century), which favored stylized natural forms, decorative motifs, and a more artistic rather than purely utilitarian design ethos. Etsy+3Nancy's Daily Dish+3savacoolandsons.com+3

• Transferware Method: The decoration is done via brown transfer printing (i.e., a printed transfer rather than hand painting), a method well established in English pottery by the 19th century, used by many Staffordshire potteries (including Wedgwood).

• Wedgwood Brand: Wedgwood as a company dates back to 1759, and over the centuries adopted various techniques (including transfer printing) in their production. wedgwood.com+1

• Mark / Backstamp: The piece you have has the “Beatrice / Wedgwood & Co / Trade Mark” marking plus a diamond-shaped “RD” number and date code (e.g. “16”, “IV”, “3 R & J M”) — these are typical for pieces made in that era, serving as registration identifiers. This kind of mark is seen in comparables. Ruby Lane+4savacoolandsons.com+4Etsy+4

Given those facts, it's reasonable to date your bowl to late 19th century (circa 1880s). It might have been produced in the few decades following the pattern registration (say 1880s–1900s).

Of course, Wedgwood reused molds and patterns over time, and some later “revival” or reissue pieces can complicate dating. But your marking style, transferwork, and general appearance appear consistent with the original Victorian-period output.

🎯 Value Estimate & Market Behavior

Estimating value for antique transferware pieces is tricky — condition, size, demand, rarity, and matching sets all matter. Here’s what I found:

Comparable Pieces & Prices

• A large 14″ Wedgwood Beatrice brown platter recently sold for around US $69.99 on eBay. eBay

• A very large 18.5″ x 14.5″ Beatrice platter is listed in one source with a “value” of $3,380 (though that likely reflects a high-end auction estimate for a rare, excellent-condition example). savacoolandsons.com

• A resale site for Wedgwood “Beatrice Brown” lists many pieces (soup bowls, saucers, etc.) with prices ranging from ~$20 to low triple digits depending on piece type and condition. Replacements+1

• In a Q&A forum, someone with a Beatrice bowl got an estimate in the $45–$75 range (for a bowl of modest size and condition). JustAnswer

Estimate for a 6-inch Bowl

Because your bowl is relatively small (6 inches) and not a platter or large serving piece, the value will be more modest compared to large items. Factors that will reduce (or enhance) the value include:

• Presence or absence of chips, cracks, repairs, or glaze wear

• Clarity and sharpness of the transfer design

• Depth / shape (is it a deep bowl, dessert bowl, etc.)

• Whether the backstamp is clear and fully intact

• Rarity of that size in the pattern (some sizes are much less commonly found)

• Whether it matches other pieces (matching sets often command a premium)

Given the comparables above, a reasonable ballpark for a 6″ Beatrice brown transferware bowl in good condition might be $30 to $80 USD (or slightly more if it's exceptionally fine). If it's heavily damaged or worn, it might be worth less. If rare or in pristine condition, it could fetch more among collectors.

✅ Tips to Refine the Dating & Value

To get a more precise appraisal, these steps can help:

1. Photograph the backstamp and registration (RD) number clearly
   The RD number and the diamond registration mark often encode the registration date, which helps confirm period.

2. Check for condition issues
   Look for hairline cracks, crazing, chips, rim wear, glaze fading. The better the state, the more collectible.

3. Compare to similar-size bowls in Beatrice pattern
   Use auction records, Replacements.com, eBay, or specialist transferware forums to see what 6″ bowls in that pattern have sold for.

4. Consult a specialist or auction house
   Especially for Victorian transferware, local antiques appraisers or auction houses with ceramics departments can give you a more authoritative valuation.

5. Consider provenance / documentation if any
   If you have any history (where it came from, previous ownership, set membership), that can help.