Portmeirion Dolphin Ceramic Bathroom Shelf Extremely Rare, D56
Portmeirion

Portmeirion Extremely RARE Dolphin design ceramic bathroom shelf, by Susan Williams-Ellis.

This extremely rare bathroom shelf is in celedon and white. This has to be the rarest item of Dolphin we have ever seen, in fact we have never seen another one so it could possibly be a one off.

The bathroom shelf carries the early Portmeirion Ware backstamp. 

Approx Dimensions:-

14 in (36 cm) long 

3 in (7.5 cm) tall

4.25 in (11 cm) wide

Dolphin

The Dolphin design was initially produced by Gray's exclusively for the Portmeirion shops. This design in all it's colours would easily harmonise with any kitchen colour scheme. The design consists of an architectural type pediment motif in the centre, with a stylised dolphin either side. The very centre can either contain shells or text. The entire motif is then surrounded by stylised swags of leaves or possibly seaweed knowing Susan's love of marine life. The Dolphin range was produced in lime, grey, orange, dark green, lavender, turquoise and pink on various shapes and items. Very early items were produced with the sumptuous Sunderland-style pink lustre and carry the Gray's clipper backstamp. The design probably ceased production by 1968 and has become one of the most collectable designs today. A must for any Portmeirion collector.