A beautiful vintage Portmeirion handled pot, decorated with generous sprays of pink and peach roses both inside and out. Its softly flared rim and traditional chamber pot shape make it a charming decorative planter, but the most interesting detail is hidden underneath: the distinctive red Welsh dragon backstamp reading Porthmeirion Cynnyrch Cymru — Product of Wales.
A little piece of Welsh pottery history
Between 1978 and 1982, Portmeirion operated a small decoration workshop in Penrhyndeudraeth, North Wales, close to the famous Portmeirion Village. Pottery made at the company's Stoke-on-Trent factory, including seconds, was sent to Wales to be decorated by local workers using hand-painted designs and transfers.
Pieces decorated at this short-lived workshop received the distinctive Welsh dragon backstamp, making them an interesting departure from Portmeirion's usual English production history.
This bowl carries that very mark, along with a small handwritten number 6 beneath its base. Its generous rose decoration, traditional shape and unusual Welsh connection give it a story well beyond its pretty appearance.
A lovely vintage piece for a country cottage, a collection of Welsh pottery or a traditional home filled with character.
Date: Circa 1978–1982
Origin: Made in England, decorated in North Wales
Maker: Portmeirion
Material: Glazed ceramic with floral transfer decoration
Dimensions: Approximately 15 cm diameter × 9 cm high, excluding handle from diameter
Unpackaged Weight: 453 g
Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related crazing.
Condition Notes: Crazing is visible, together with some age-related discolouration and light surface marks. Please examine the photographs carefully for details of the condition.
A note about dating: We take care to research the age and origins of our vintage pieces using makers' marks, patterns and other available information. Dates are our best informed estimates and, unless otherwise stated, should be considered approximate.
Please note that this is a vintage item and may show signs of age and previous use. These are part of the character and history of the piece.
A note about our photography: Some images use AI-assisted backgrounds to style our vintage pieces in a home setting. The items themselves are genuine and remain unaltered; AI is used for presentation only.
