Portmeirion Birds Of Britain Wall Tile, Waxwing, B149
Portmeirion Pottery

Birds Of Britain Wall Tile – Designed by Susan Williams-Ellis

The Design

Own a piece of British design history. This Birds of Britain wall tile features the iconic artwork of Susan Williams-Ellis, the visionary founder of Portmeirion. Birds of Britain was first launched in 1977 and has since become a staple of curated, stylish homes worldwide. This specific Waxwing motif brings a touch of timeless elegance to any setting.

Product Details

• Brand: Portmeirion

• Designer: Susan Williams-Ellis

• Pattern: Waxwing

• Dimensions: Approximately 6 in  / 15 cm  x 6 in / 15 cm 

• Backstamp: N/A

• Origin: Made in Stoke-on-Trent, England

Condition Report

At Purely Portmeirion, we pride ourselves on honest, expert curation. This vintage piece is in Very Good condition.

• Imperfections: None. 

• Wear: None.

• Structural: No chips or cracks unless otherwise noted.(Please refer to our high-resolution photos for a detailed visual inspection.)

Birds Of Britain

Susan Williams-Ellis originally conceived the idea for a Birds Of Britain range in 1974. The beautiful and highly decorative illustrations were taken from the book 'Natural History Of British Birds' by E. Donovan. The range launched in 1977, initially exclusively to John Lewis in the UK and Bitossi in Italy. This design became most popular in the USA and Europe but for some reason not so much in the UK, which Susan could never understand. The Barn Owl was removed to please the Italian market, where they were considered an ill omen, and the Black Cock was removed as it's name was thought to discourage sales. These two designs have since become highly collectable as they are much rarer than others, as they were discontinued in 1985. The whole range was discontinued around 1997, although some special orders were still available up to 2002.