Pre-1971 Buchan (Scotland) 'Thistle' Stoneware Tankard

From Buchan Pottery in Scotland, and dating to pre-1971 which is when Buchan ceased production of Portobello items, here is a large tankard 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 decoration to one side and a smaller design to the other it is immediately identifiable as Buchan - it is also fully marked to the base with 'BUCHAN Portobello Scotland' and '187/10 M2M-50 MM'.  This is extremely decorative and obviously a very good quality piece of hand made studio pottery which would make a brilliant addition to a collection.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE: Height  4in/10cm   Weight  378g

(07/18.50)