Pre-1971 Buchan (Scotland) 'Thistle' Stoneware Stoppered Decanter

From Buchan Pottery in Scotland, and dating to pre-1971 which is when Buchan ceased production of Portobello items, here is a fabulous large stoppered decanter decorated in their well-known Thistle pattern.  Made from stonewear and hand painted with thistles, flowers and leaves this is an extremely attractive item.  With a grey/pale blue coloured glazed ground with the main thistle decoration to one side and a smaller design of bluebells to the other it is immediately identifiable as Buchan - it is also fully marked to the base with 'BUCHAN Portobello Scotland, Finest Stoneware 230 26 2 9 Made in Scotland'.  This is an extremely decorative and unusual piece of stoneware which would make a brilliant addition to a collection.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE: Height  11.5in/29cm   Weight  1000g