Identification
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 appearing on their wares) and 1899 (when the company was renamed N.V. De Sphinx).
Story
This piece was produced by Petrus Regout & Co. in Maastricht, Netherlands, a major center for European industrial ceramics in the 19th century. The specific combination of the Sphinx mark with 'Made in Holland' firmly dates its production to the 1883-1899 window, just prior to the company's renaming to N.V. De Sphinx. The 'Hong' pattern is a classic example of European Chinoiserie, utilizing transfer-printing techniques enhanced with hand-applied polychrome colors.
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
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
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.
▲ 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.
▼ 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.
Also found — market-range context
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.