The Green Bowl

By luigi_pagano

Thu, 28 Mar 2019
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In an antiques shop in Sheringham
I found an exquisite earthenware.
It looked Greek or possibly Roman;
it was bound to be very rare.
It was unique and unlike
anything I'd previously seen.
The colour attracted me:
a deep shade of green.
Excited by what I found,
I knew I could not go wrong
especially as I was able
to purchase it for a song.
Old pottery at auctions
sold for thousands of pounds
and some went for sums
so high as to be out of bounds.
The vendor was kind to me
and offered a price reduction
saying that it was not an original
but simply a reproduction.
 
© Luigi Pagano 2019
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Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

A beautiful green bowl, I have one too, mine if definately repro though. I love the idea of picking something up at an antique shop and then finding out it's worth ££££. Lovely poem Luigi.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I have never been able to find any antiques which could command top dollars. The only thing that may have some value is a large (40 cm in diameter), colourful Poole concave fruit bowls which was a wedding gift and is over 50 years old. That was possibly the inspiration for this poem. Glad you liked it.

Luigi x 

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

What is it about green bowls? I find them alluring too! If they are blue or red etc  it's not the same, there's definitely something about green. At least, if you love it anyway it's not so bad it's worth little, as then you can keep it and use it without worryng too much

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I think that people are attracted to the colour because green it's relaxing and pleasing to the eye, it reflects nature and it is also associated with healthy living. When it comes to accessories bearing that colour it is the aesthetics and functionality that matter and not their financial worth. 

Luigi x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Luigi,

I too love the colour of this bowl with it's smooth glaze that brings out the green and gives it a gleam.

I used to love looking around Antique shops, charity shops, car boot sales and markets for bargains, but realize the chances of picking up anything of value is very rare indeed. Also with age I find myself down sizing rather than buying more nick nacks. But they are so beautiful to look at, as is your poem to read.

Thank you for sharing.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

The colour green seems to be popular judging by readers' response and I am happy to have chosen it for this poem which gave me a lot of satisfaction as it flowed from my pen very easily.
Your encouraging words are a fillip to my moral, Jenny. Thank you.

Luigi xx