This is a particularly attractive jug which was made by Buchan Pottery, who were based at Portobello, near Edinburgh (now closed).
It dates on stylistic grounds to the late 1950s. The delightful Brittany pattern is a traditionally popular pattern in the Buchan Stoneware range. The variant of the pattern painted on this tall handled jug is a particularly attractive example.
The pattern on the jug has two large fruits; a pair and apple as the focal point of the design. These fruits are painted with vibrant colours orange, yellow, red and blue hues. Thet are surrounded a quickly painted double blue oval shape as a frame. The same image appears on the opposite side. In between each oval panet with three dividing patterns. These consist of vertical blue lines crossed by double dashes.
The word sample is printed on the inside rim, as photographed. It is rarer to find Buchan Portobello pieces marked with the word "sample". The pottery would have kept a design sample for reference purposes to show potters and decorators what the final item should look like. These sample pieces could also be shown to prospective clients to show them a sample of what the items in their orders might look like before being made up.
The jug is in perfect condition with no damages. The height is 5 1/4 inches in height. From handle to spout is 4 1/2 inches. The dimater of the rim is 2 1/2 inches.
It would be be posted to you with Royal Mail Tracked Post (Small Parcel). This would be applied to your order at checkout.