{"product_id":"george-ormerod-studio-pottery-platter-spiral-handles-shoal-of-fish","title":"Vintage Studio Pottery. Large Platter with Spiral Handles. Shoal of Fish Design by George Ormerod","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Ormerod grew up in Kent and graduated with a Fine Arts degree from Sunderland University. He also has teaching qualifications, including a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. He\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e set up his own pottery in Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1991. After setting up his pottery workshop, George began teaching ceramics in 1998.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe makes fine hand-thrown contemporary pots and plates for domestic and decorative purposes. His work often features rich glazes and vibrant patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a stunning large vintage decorative platter by Ormerod.  It is decorated with a shoal of fishes created with wax resists and glazes. I love the ribbed border rim that forms two curled handles on each side, as photographed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has Ormerod's impressed mark (g o) on the base, as photographed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a substantial and unique piece by him. It weighs 1.4 kg unpacked. It measures 11 inches in diameter and is two inches in height. This is certainly a great piece for collectors of English Art Pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese days Ormerod sells his unique pieces at specialist craft fairs and galleries throughout the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the heavyweight of this plate and its size this will have to be sent to you with Royal Mail Tracked post (up to 5kg).This will be applied to your order at check out. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39350353395776,"sku":"Paid £65 for this. 28\/2\/2021 MUSS","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/vintage-studio-pottery-large-platter-with-spiral-handles-shoal-of-fish-design-by-george-ormerod-british-ceramics-801.webp?v=1793894527","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/george-ormerod-studio-pottery-platter-spiral-handles-shoal-of-fish","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}