The Botanic Garden range, introduced in 1972 was designed by Susan Williams-Ellis, daughter of the creator of the Portmeirion Village in Wales - Sir Bertram Clough Williams-Ellis. She took her inspiration for the collection from a hand-coloured herbal book called The Universal or Botanical, Medical and Agricultural Dictionary by Thomas Green. The flower motifs were bold and colourful, and, set against a white background, were an instant hit and a long lasting, popular addition to Portmeirion's collections.
This particular jug has a white ground and is beautifully decorated with a lavender plant in full bloom. Butterflies flit around the plant. The latin name appears on the left hand side towards the bottom LAVANDULA SPICA. Just below the top rim of the jug there is the signature laurel leaf borderline. The Lavender plant decoration appears on both sides of the jug. The handle is plain.
To the base you will see the Botanic Garden logo framed by a laurel leaf frame. Underneath this is designed by Susan Williams-Ellis. PORTMEIRION and dishwasher, microwave, freezer safe, oven to table www.portmeirion.com Made in China 1.
The jug is 7 7/8" high and has a capacity of 3 pints.
This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or restoration.
This would make a lovely jug for PIMMS or squash at a summer party. It would also look stunning with a large spray of flowers, particularly some lavender.
This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or restoration.
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