{"product_id":"vintage-shorter-son-lidded-apple-pot-majolica-style-glaze-c1940s-50s-made-in-england","title":"Vintage Shorter \u0026 Son Lidded Apple Pot, Majolica-Style Glaze, c1940s–50s, Made in England | Perfectly Imperfect","description":"\u003cp\u003eNovelty pottery at its most charming: this apple-shaped lidded pot from Shorter \u0026amp; Son is the kind of piece that starts conversations before anyone has asked what it holds. Its glossy glaze gradates from soft blush peach-orange into apple green, with a hand-painted brown stem and twin leaves completing the illusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Stoke-on-Trent, England, the pot comes from a factory well known for its hand-decorated fruit and novelty lines through the late Art Deco and post-war years. Pieces like this were originally sold as preserves or condiment pots; today it makes a characterful trinket dish on a vanity or desk, a touch of kitchen kitsch on a shelf, or a considered addition to a collection of English pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with most hand-decorated ware of the era, the airbrushed gradients and leaf detailing vary subtly from piece to piece, which is part of the charm of vintage novelty pottery. This example retains its lid, stem and leaves, but has a fine lid hairline and a small rim chip. Offered as Perfectly Imperfect, it is priced to reflect these discreet faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shorter \u0026amp; Son Ltd, Stoke-on-Trent, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apple-shaped lidded pot, majolica-style glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1940s–1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.5 cm long; 12 cm wide; 7 cm high (with lid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 306 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed underglaze stamp Shorter \u0026amp; Son Ltd, Stoke-on-Trent, England; embossed arched Shorter England moulded mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly Imperfect vintage condition. There is a fine hairline crack across the raised inner rim on the underside of the lid, and a small chip with colour loss on the container rim. The hairline appears stable on inspection. Both faults are discreet and not readily noticeable with the lid fitted; close-up photographs show them in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight surface marks are present inside the pot, with minor clean crazing near the base. No notable scuffs to the base. The stem and leaves are intact and the two-piece lidded set is complete. The price reflects the hairline and rim chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle the lid gently. Hand wash in warm, soapy water and dry thoroughly. Avoid soaking, dishwashers and sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is beautifully gift wrapped and carefully packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42808036950062,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/LiddedApplePot-potonwhiteplinthwithdecorativevintageobjetcsinbackground.jpg?v=1792395398","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-shorter-son-lidded-apple-pot-majolica-style-glaze-c1940s-50s-made-in-england","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}