Beautiful Poole vase with hand painted flowers in bright colours. Designed by Truda Carter. After she arrived at the Poole factory in 1921, she started creating colourful hand painted designs.

White earthenware and hand painted on a clear glaze over white slip.

with impressed mark Poole England (used 1930's onwards)

Pattern code CS, Makers mark GE (possibly Gwen Eaves)

impressed shape number 154

circa 1947-50

Poole Pottery, established in 1873 on the Dorset coast, is renowned for its vibrant and innovative designs. Originally known for producing utilitarian wares, the pottery evolved into creating decorative pieces that became highly collectible. Poole’s traditional wares, especially those crafted in the early to mid-20th century, feature bold, hand-painted patterns and rich, earthy glazes, inspired by the local landscape and its coastal charm. Their craftsmanship reflects a fusion of art deco influences with timeless English pottery techniques, making Poole Pottery a celebrated name in the world of ceramics.

reference -, Poole Pottery- Carter & Company and their successors 1873-1995, Hayward and Atterbury, 1995, p 96

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