{"product_id":"vintage-poole-conche-shell","title":"Poole Pottery 'Streamlined Conch Shell' Bowl, Shape C97, c.1955–59, Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003ePost-war Britain was hungry for optimism, and it found it in the sea. Seashell shapes swept through British ceramics in the late 1940s and 1950s — a collective exhale after years of austerity, a turn toward the coastal, the cheerful, the alive. Poole Pottery's Shape C97 Streamlined Conch Shell was perfectly timed: sculptural enough to feel like art, familiar enough to feel like home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by John Adams for Poole Pottery (originally Carter, Stabler \u0026amp; Adams) in 1936–37, the C97 bridges the sweeping symmetry of Art Deco with the organic optimism of mid-century British design. This example — confirmed by its blue \"POOLE England\" backstamp to the 1955–1959 production window — wears a high-gloss monochromatic white glaze. White-glazed C97s from this specific period are less common than the famous Twintone pastel variants; they were marketed as minimalist statement centrepieces designed to showcase structural shadows rather than colour contrast. A considered addition to a mantle, sideboard, or dining table, it works equally well as a low vase, a statement centrepiece bowl, or a planter for a trailing succulent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote the highly stylised spiral geometry, multi-ridged shell fan interior, and the dual stabilisation feet moulded into the heavy ceramic base — a practical detail that prevents rolling and speaks to the thoughtfulness of Adams's original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poole Pottery (Carter, Stabler \u0026amp; Adams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e C97 Streamlined Conch Shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Century Modern; manufactured 1955–1959 (confirmed by blue \"POOLE England\" stamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Adams (original design 1936–37)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 cm long × 20 cm wide × 12 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 783 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e English white earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-gloss monochromatic white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent. No chips, cracks, crazing, or restoration. Minor rust staining to the interior — typical of age and use, and not visible when the piece is displayed. Looks remarkable for its age. Blue \"POOLE England\" backstamp clear and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only with mild detergent. Avoid soaking, abrasive cleaners, and sudden temperature changes. Not dishwasher safe. Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree tracked Australia Post shipping with signature on delivery and transit insurance included. Every piece is double-boxed in archival tissue and bubble wrap — your new treasure will arrive exactly as it left us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42611083771950,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/PooleConcheShell-White1.jpg?v=1785714441","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-poole-conche-shell","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}