This specimen is an authentic deep plate from Portmeirion's celebrated Botanic Garden collection, one of the most recognized series in British ceramics. It features the 'Colchicum' (Meadow Saffron) botanical motif, complemented by characteristic insect illustrations and the laurel leaf border.
Object History: The Botanic Garden series was designed by Susan Williams-Ellis and launched in 1972. This plate, identified by its golden label, belongs to the first decades of production in Stoke-on-Trent, England, where the firm revolutionized tableware design by integrating 19th-century botanical illustrations into everyday objects.
Technical Details:
- Period: 1970s
- Technique: Earthenware decorated with vitrifiable decals
- Diameter: 22 cm (8.7 inches)
- Height: 4.5 cm (1.8 inches)
- Material: High-quality earthenware
- Condition: Functional vintage condition. The structure is intact, with no cracks or chips. Surface marks of use and cutlery scratches are observed in the center of the plate, consistent with its age.
This item is an essential piece for collectors of the original Portmeirion series or for those looking to complete a vintage tableware set with academically rigorous naturalistic motifs.
Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.
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