I am compiling a collection of other Howe's trying to develop a set of designs for the "gold work" accents. There were a few different, obviously hand painted designs.
The last two photos above were taken with the idea of using them as a canvas for developing the designs.
I am not sure of the significance of each design. perhaps the different designs were for different markets, or made in different places, or evolved through a sequence, or even just what the production/art manager felt like that day...
ponder... ponder...