This is a part of a selection of rarer 1950s British tablewares that I am listing. Postal discounts would of course apply for multiple purchases.
On offer here is a large lidded serving dish or tureen. It was made by Crown Ducal - as you can see on the lovely back stamp on the base. The pattern name is Arizona - this is a very rare and popular mid-century design - probably one for the more specialist collector of 50s tablewares. A have a few different pieces in my store.
This design is totally wonderful - one of my favourites.
It is a design called Arizona and it looks at a garden or patio in Arizona. near the Mexican border. The pattern features a green table with spindly legs and is covered above with a red and black striped canopy. The table is in a desert garden - and it features a selection of succulent plants and cacti in pots that are randomly arranged in the design. The little plants with round leaves or berries are very atomic in form - and totally suited to 50s design. The pattern is repeated on all other pieces in the range.
They are certainly rarer survivors and not so many dinnerware pieces with this pattern seem to have survived. The rarity of these, the attractiveness of the design, and the fact that these are now over 60 years old and in generally good vintage condition are reflected in my asking price.
Please check the details in all my images in close-up.
This is a pretty lidded oval dish or tureen. It measures 10 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches, and has a height of 5 inches (including the cute bobble handle or knop on the lid).
They are in pretty good vintage condition. There are no disfiguring cutlery marks on the pattern or surface. There is a little bit of general surface crazing - not disfiguring but if you plan to use this as a functional item - you might be better off not using it for liquid items such as soups or saucers. This issue with the clear glaze seems to be a very regular occurrence on Crown Ducal pieces of this time - perhaps they never got their glaze recipe correct for longevity?
I am pricing it at £45 - which is a good price for such a rare piece in this design. I have taken lots of images for you so that you can assess its condition - please look at all of these. I have two of these in my store - the one in these photographs is the one that will be sent to you.
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Postage would be about £4..95 (UK Royal Mail Recorded) - I could cap additional items for a capped price of £10 (Parcelforce48 Recorded) - excess postage paid would be quickly refunded to you.