A large antique oval white ironstone vegetable dish made by Cockson & Seddon in a very short partnership lasting between 1875 – 1877 which dates this well-marked and substantial piece. Measuring 15cm heigh and 35cm from edge to edge, it has a lovely pedestal base and faux bamboo handles and is in impeccable condition. Cockson & Seddon mainly made pottery for the American market and only in white. It's considered fairly rare and collectable.  
 
Generously planted with fragrant tiger striped xCambria orchids, which is the commercial name for intergeneric hybrids created in a lab in 1911 by Charles Vuylsteke. Cambria is now used as a collective term for an increasingly large group of hybrid orchids from diverse parentage. Fortunately, they seem to have inherited the most obliging characteristics from their forebears and are very easy to look after – watering once a week and being kept in draught-free rooms and away from direct sunlight seems to do the trick. They are a good choice for the complete beginner to orchid growing in the home.
 
All our plants are accompanied with detailed care instructions and are packed up carefully in compostable recycled boxes packed with straw and recycled packaging. Our potted plants make memorable gifts as nothing is single use or thrown away - the planter can be used for multiple purposes (would make an exceptional wine cooler) and the orchids can be re- planted onto other pots and will grow significantly.  Each pot comes with a personalised gift card and the option of our Cambridge Imprint wrapping paper and vintage velvet ribbon.
 
PLEASE NOTE: This piece is too large for commercial couriers and we will deliver this ourselves.