Keeling & Co china was produced in Longport Stoke on Trent between 1886 and 1936 when the business passed to Dunn Bennett & Co Most famous of it's brands was Losol Ware which was made for a short time. This is a beautiful art nouveau tureen made in c1925 with ornate handles and a rich hand-painted design of a phoenix and stylised art nouveau flowers in crimson, purple, yellow and green on a mottled deep blue ground. In great condition,  no chips, cracks or crazing. Has backstamp printed 'Losol Ware' mark, the pattern name 'Magnolia, and the pattern number '5099' and is considered collectable. 
 
Lewisia is a  succulent-like plant which makes an excellent indoor or outdoor patio potted plant. Flowers prolifically for a long period if deadheaded regularly from spring to summer. The genus name of Lewisia comes from American explorer, Meriwether Lewis. Lewis and Clark encountered Lewisia rediviva on the famous expedition (1803 to 1806) they undertook at the behest of President Thomas Jefferson and brought back specimens. After blooming, deadhead it to foster further flowering. You can also gain more plants after flowering is over as you would with hens and chicks (Sempervivum tectorum), separating the babies from the mother plant and transplanting them. 
 
All our plants are accompanied with detailed care instructions and packed up carefully in compostable recycled boxes packed with straw and shipped with an overnight courier service.
 
Our potted plants make lovely sustainable gifts as nothing is single use or thrown away - the bowl can be used for multiple purposes and the Lewisia can be re- planted outdoors or into a bigger pot if necessary. Each pot comes with a personalised gift card and the option of our Cambridge Imprint wrapping paper and vintage velvet ribbon.