Lot 196: A Pair of Yorkshire Flowerpots Terracotta Planters
Sold for: £16
A pair of terracotta garden planters of tapered cylindrical form with flared rims. The planters are constructed from traditional terracotta and feature an impressed decorative band encircling the upper body. The first planter bears a legible impressed mark within a bordered band reading FLOWERPOTS followed by a series of five-pointed stars and the word YORKSHIRE. The second planter features a similar impressed band with the repeating legend FLOWERPOTS YORKSHIRE / FLOWERPOTS. The vessels are designed with a single drainage hole to the centre of the base. No hallmarks or printed labels are present.
Condition report:
The planters exhibit signs of extensive outdoor use and environmental exposure. Both items show significant white efflorescence and salt deposits across the exterior and interior surfaces (photo 1). The rims display multiple small chips, pitting, and surface abrasions (photo 2). Soil residue and organic staining are visible on the interior and underside of the bases (photo 3).
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