Shimmering golden fish swim in a Japanesque study of gilt and mauve sea weed on this piece.  Bodley's fine translucent porcelain blank is finished with a feathering of gilt at the edge of the gilt rim setting off a gently fluted, scalloped profile.

The presence of New York retailer Gillman Collamore's mark indicates product aimed at a wealthy and fashionable 1880's clientele. The hand painted Japanesque decoration and fine porcelain blanks underscore the sense of fashionable luxury wares.