GILDEA & WALKER STAFFORDSHIRE DOLPHIN BASE PUNCH BOWL: Ca. 1880's. Figural dolphin and sea life base supporting bowl with transfer decorated bowl, the exterior with frieze of putti, the interior centering putti Bacchus and Pan and a vivid band of grapes on the vine at the interior rim. Please note wear to the sea life base, an old 5'' hairline on the bowl and discoloration. Measures 16'' dia., 8''h. Seen in British Pottery by Geoffrey A. Godden, page 268.