This is a large open sugar bowl - or it could be used as a simple decorative bowl. It made by Buchan Pottery, based at Portobello, near Edinburgh (now closed).
It is certainly an interesting piece of Scottish Pottery.
The pattern is a late one, probably produced after the Portobello factory closed in 1972 and manufacturing moved to Crieff. The backstamp as no reference to it being made at Portobello or the factory being A. W. Buchan & Co. Also the style of the decoration seems to suggest a date of around the mid 1980s which would fit with it being made at Crieff. (Just to confuse things Buchan did continue of use a backstamp with Portobello on it when they were at Crieff!).
Anyway, another "New Town", rare piece. The glaze is a simple white on and the decoration is applied spongeware large dots, all hand applied - as some are smudged.
The design is not typical of Buchan wares and I am assuming that this rarer pattern was part of a very low production run.
I have a couple of other "Newtown" pieces listed on my site. My price takes into consideration the rarity of the shape and pattern, and the fact that they are in pristine condition. This one is probably more of a special piece for the specialist collector of Buchan pottery - or as a museum piece.
Dimensions: The bowl has a diameter of 4 1/2 inches and a height of 2 1/4 inches. It is in perfect condition.
Postage will be with Royal Mail Tracked (Medium Parcel). This will be applied to your order at the checkout. Postal discounts will apply if you are interested in more than one piece.