Portmeirion Dolphin Vintage Sifter In Yellow,Sugar, SM-D50
Portmeirion

A Beautiful Vintage Portmeirion Dolphin Design Sifter In Yellow, by Susan Williams-Ellis.

A rare and beautiful early Dolphin designed piece of Portmeirion pottery. 

This is in a fabulous yellow colourway with gold gilding. The backstamp is the Dolphin mark.

This really is a rare and beautiful item and a must for any Portmeirion Dolphin collector. The sifter has a gilded knob and banding and has a plastic bung. There is a hairline, please see photographs.

This will be supplied with a certificate of authenticity signed by Stephen McKay.

Approx Dimensions:-

6.5 in (16.5 cm) tall

2.5 in (6.5 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.