Portmeirion Dolphin Low Open Bowl With Gilded Rim, D52
Portmeirion

Portmeirion RARE Dolphin design low open bowl, by Susan Williams-Ellis.
This rare small open bowl is in the pale blue colourway with a gilded rim.

There is some rubbing to the gilding on the rim, please see photographs. The bowl carries the early Portmeirion Ware backstamp. 

Approx Dimensions:-

2.75 in (7 cm) tall

5 in (12.5 cm) diam

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.