{"product_id":"vintage-portland-pottery-autumn-leaf-serving-bowl-cobridge-staffordshire-england-11-1952","title":"Vintage Portland Pottery Autumn Leaf Serving Bowl – Cobridge Staffordshire England – 11\/1952","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA genuine \u003cstrong\u003e1952 Portland Pottery serving bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e made in Cobridge, Staffordshire, England. The bowl features a warm autumn leaf and berry border in orange, brown, green and soft blue tones, giving it a classic mid-century English tableware look.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside is clearly marked \u003cstrong\u003e“Portland Pottery – Cobridge – Staffordshire – Made in England – 11\/1952.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Portland Pottery operated in Cobridge beginning in 1946, and its dated backstamps commonly indicate the month and year of manufacture, making this example \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 1952\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Portland Pottery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Cobridge, Staffordshire, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 1952\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Autumn leaves and berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Glazed earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003e9\" diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003e2.5\" tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge serving \/ vegetable \/ fruit bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 70 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage condition with \u003cstrong\u003esignificant age-related crazing throughout the glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a \u003cstrong\u003evisible crack extending from the rim\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with a small chip\/loss at the rim where the crack begins. Additional staining, scratches and general age wear are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the crack, I would market this primarily as a \u003cstrong\u003edecorative\/display collectible rather than everyday serving ware\u003c\/strong\u003e. The damage is clearly shown in the photos and should be considered when purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup and Shipping Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal pickup in \u003cstrong\u003ePacific Heights, Saskatoon, SK\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease enquire with us for shipping availability and a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJay’s Mercantile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecycling the past, one item at a time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jay's Mercantile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45669282152534,"sku":"JM 373","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/5759\/0614\/files\/20260828_171509.jpg?v=1787960201","url":"https:\/\/jaysmercantile.ca\/products\/vintage-portland-pottery-autumn-leaf-serving-bowl-cobridge-staffordshire-england-11-1952","provider":"Jay's Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}