A vintage Bursley ware chinoiserie black bowl made between 1920 and 1930. In very good condition with no chips or cracks, just some minor rubbing of the gilt and transferware patterns commensurate with age. • When Wood and Sons was formed in 1865 by Thomas Francis Wood its pedigree was unrivalled and survived for over 200 years. Thomas, a prominent citizen in the potteries and later to become the Mayor of Burslem, built Wood and Sons into one of the largest companies in the area. By the early years of the 20th century the company had expanded to include a number of potteries. In 1912 Frederick Rhead was appointed as art director of Wood and Sons and was joined by his daughter Charlotte shortly afterwards. Harry Wood to acquire the Crown Pottery which was adjacent to the Stanley for the production of art wares. This new venture was set up under the name of Bursley Ltd. in 1920. In 1931 Susie Cooper was looking for premises to house her fledgling company and once again Harry Wood showing his unerring eye for new talent, offered her space at the Crown Works. Wood and Sons became the main supplier of white ware for the Susie Cooper pottery, thus Harry combined the support of a new designer with good business. By 1933 the pottery had become an associate member of Wood and Sons, with Susie Cooper becoming a director and shareholder of Bursley Ltd. Throughout this period and up to 1959 when she purchased the factory from Woods, she retained full artistic control.
Planted with scented Oncidium or tiger orchids.The dozens of tiny flowers have a recognisable tiger print, with a different one for each species. Originally from South America but now hybridised and cultivated by Lansbergen Orchids in Holland, these orchids flower for 4-6 weeks or longer.
All our potted plants come with detailed care instructions. The plant can be re-planted to flower again and the bowl re-used as a planter. They make the perfect Christmas gift to send someone and they come gift-wrapped with ribbon and a personalised Christmas card carefully packed up in our compostable recycled straw boxes and shipped overnight with Royal Mail Tracked 24 throughout the UK.
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£55.00Price
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