Set of 2 Portmeirion Botanic Garden Soup Plates, Bellis & Cistus Pasta Bowls, Susan Williams-Ellis 1970s Vintage English Earthe…

Inv. no. 575 · Porcelain and glass

Set of 2 Portmeirion Botanic Garden Soup Plates, Bellis & Cistus Pasta Bowls, Susan Williams-Ellis 1970s Vintage English Earthenware

1970s Earthenware

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This lot includes two rimmed soup bowls (pasta bowls) from the iconic Botanic Garden collection by Portmeirion, manufactured in England during the 1970s.

History: The series was created by designer Susan Williams-Ellis in 1972, based on 19th-century botanical illustrations. It has become one of the most globally recognized tableware designs due to its botanical precision and the distinctive laurel leaf border, a trademark of the English manufacture.

Technical Details:
- Period: 1970s
- Technique: Transferware earthenware with vitrified finish
- Included Designs: Bellis Perennis (Daisy) and Cistus Ladaniferus (Spanish Gum Cistus)
- Dimensions: Diameter of 22 cm (8.6 inches) and height of 4.5 cm (1.7 inches)
- Material: High-quality earthenware
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or crazing in the glaze. The decorative motifs retain their original polychromy without wear.

Value: These pieces represent high value for collectors of the early Portmeirion era or for those looking to complete high-end historical tableware with naturalist 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.