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.
 
We offer gift wrapping with beautiful Cambridge Imprint paper, vintage ribbon and personalised gift card. Full provenance & care notes included. If you have any issues on arrival, please contact me — I’m always happy to help.
 
Safe delivery by ourselves (please see below for area & prices) or pick up from our barn in Swyncombe, Oxfordshire, OX49 5AA - near Watlington and Henley-on-Thames, by appointment.