Vintage Portmeirion Pottery Greek Key Sugar Canister 1960s

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Vintage Portmeirion Pottery Greek Key Sugar Canister 1960s

Add a bold touch of mid-century British modernism to your coffee station with this authentic vintage Portmeirion storage jar. Designed by Susan Williams-Ellis in the legendary “Greek Key” pattern, this 1960s white ceramic canister features a striking monochrome fretwork design and its original wooden lid. A timeless graphic addition to any retro or contemporary open shelving display

• Manufacturer: Portmeirion Pottery (Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England).
• Designer: Susan Williams-Ellis.
• Pattern: “Greek Key” (Introduced 1963).
• Era: 1960s.
• Material: Glazed earthenware ceramic with a wooden lid.
• Dimensions: 7″ tall x 4″ diameter.
• Condition: Good vintage condition. The structural body is entirely sound with no chips, cracks, or restorations. Features distinct, all-over underglaze network crazing, which is perfectly appropriate and characteristic for Portmeirion ceramics of this era (see photos). The black transfer pattern remains perfectly crisp, dark, and complete. The original wooden lid shows beautiful natural grain and sits well.

For all listings please note:

1. Vintage kitchen items may have coatings or materials containing chemicals that may no longer be considered safe. Therefore these items are sold as decorative only and not for food use.

2. Vintage toys may also not be compliant with modern safety standards, so are sold as collectables / display items only. Have been inspected for any obvious dangers however.

3. Leaves are there as a prop in the photos only and not included in this sale!