{"product_id":"vintage-1970s-poole-pottery-aegean-sailing-ships-dish-shape-4-10","title":"Vintage 1970s Poole Pottery Aegean Sailing Ships Dish – Shape 4, 10\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"333\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking \u003cstrong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"202\"\u003e1970s Poole Pottery Aegean shallow dish\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a dramatic sailing-ship design in black against a wonderfully textured palette of burnt orange, amber and earthy brown.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eThe bold silhouetted ships and richly mottled glaze are characteristic of Poole's \u003cstrong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eAegean range\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was introduced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e1970\u003c\/strong\u003e. Developed under Leslie Elsden, Aegean used techniques including silhouette, sgraffito, mosaic, flow-line and carved decoration, with marine subjects forming an important part of the range. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"658\" data-content-reference-end=\"690\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eThis example is \u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eShape No. 4\u003c\/strong\u003e, the large shallow circular form measuring approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e10 inches \/ 25–26 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Other documented 10-inch Aegean dishes confirm this form and period. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"876\" data-content-reference-end=\"909\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eThe reverse carries the \u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"979\"\u003ePoole England dolphin backstamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, the number \u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eAEGEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e range mark and a handwritten decorator's monogram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eI have \u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003enot attributed the decorator by name\u003c\/strong\u003e, as I haven't found sufficiently reliable evidence matching this particular monogram to a documented Poole artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poole Pottery\u003cbr data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aegean\u003cbr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 4\u003cbr data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sailing ships \/ marine scene\u003cbr data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 10 inches \/ 25–26 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic \/ earthenware\u003cbr data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange, amber, brown \u0026amp; black\u003cbr data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003cbr data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003cbr data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1508\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eBackstamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poole England dolphin \/ 4 \/ Aegean\u003cbr data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eDecorator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed, currently unidentified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eAegean remained in production until around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003e1980\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its darker earthy palette and experimental decoration make it distinctly different from the brighter Delphis ware that preceded it. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1787\" data-content-reference-end=\"1806\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eVintage pre-owned condition with signs of age and previous display\/use where present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eBecause Aegean pieces were individually decorated, variations in glaze, colour and surface effects are part of their character rather than manufacturing uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48964267311447,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/2521\/1223\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_27_2026_04_52_11_PM.png?v=1790524348","url":"https:\/\/katiesvintagecorner.com\/products\/vintage-1970s-poole-pottery-aegean-sailing-ships-dish-shape-4-10","provider":"KatiesVintageCorner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}