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BUCHAN Stoneware Mid-Century Salt & Pepper plus Cruets | ,Brittany Pattern, | Made in Scotland | Very Collectible | Excellent Condition
These rustic mid-century Buchan stoneware salt and pepper shakers and cruets were produced by A. W. Buchan & C0 (1878-1972) in Portobello, Scotland (which is now a suburb of Edinburgh).
Designed in 1956, the pattern is known as ,Brittany, and features hand-painted abstract oranges and pears. While visually, they have a French provincial feel to them, unlike the pottery commonly produced in the south of France, Buchan stoneware is fine, high-quality, high-fired stoneware.
Although the cruets are missing their stoppers, and both are marked ,V, for vinegar, the pieces are in otherwise excellent vintage condition. The saltshaker is 8 cm (~3.1") high, while the pepper is 7 cm (~2.75"). The cruets stand at 11.5 cm (~4.5").
There are no chips or cracks, and the colors are vibrant with no crazing to the glaze.
This is a delightful set that will add a farmhouse touch to a lunch or dinner setting. In recent years, Buchan stoneware from the 1950s has become increasingly sought-after by collectors.
BUCHAN STONEWARE SALT, PEPPER & CRUET SET SUMMARY: ** MAKER: Buchan Stoneware, Portobello, Scotland (makers mark to base) ** MATERIALS: Handmade and hand-painted (underglaze) high-fired stoneware ** CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition. No staining, no cracks or chips, no discoloration or fading, and surface scratches - or even signs of surface wear. ** INTEGRITY: The cruets are missing their stoppers ** DIMENSIONS: The saltshaker is 8 cm (~3.1") high, the pepper is 7 cm (~2.75"), and both have a base of 5 cm (~2"). The cruets stand at 11.5 cm (~4.5"), and are about 8 cm (~3.1") wide and 7 cm (~2.75") deep. They sit on a 5.5cm (~2.2") base ** WEIGHT: 760 g (for the set) ** SHIPPING WEIGHT: 1,500 g ---------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT: This Buchan stoneware salt, pepper and cruet set is a pre-owned vintage item that may show wear commensurate with age. The photographs, physical dimensions, and weight form an integral part of the description of every piece we offer. If you have any questions, please ask before ordering.
