{"product_id":"vintage-wedgwood-co-gainsborough-blue-white-ceramic-match-holder","title":"Vintage Wedgwood \u0026 Co ‘Gainsborough’ Blue \u0026 White Ceramic Match Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming vintage blue and white ceramic match holder by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWedgwood \u0026amp; Co Ltd, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, decorated in the richly detailed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGainsborough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e floral pattern. Originally produced as one of a graduated set of nesting kitchen measures, this beautifully proportioned little pot lends itself perfectly to a new life as a stylish match holder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for keeping long fireplace or candle matches close to hand, it looks equally at home beside a candle, on a mantelpiece or displayed on open kitchen shelving. The intricate cobalt blue floral transfer and classic English pottery design make it a timeless addition to both traditional and country house interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside bears the original unicorn backstamp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGainsborough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWedgwood \u0026amp; Co Ltd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded 1835\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnoch Wedgwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine Hand Engraving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Decoration Under Glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wedgwood \u0026amp; Co Ltd, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gainsborough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1950s–1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glazed earthenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2 inches (5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good vintage condition with light age-related wear consistent with age. There is some fine, stable crazing to the glaze, as expected of vintage earthenware. Please study the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: this is offered as a decorative match holder and is supplied without matches.             Height 5cm x diameter 8cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robyn and Wren ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53483862327562,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/5386\/6250\/files\/IMG_0940_a0997340-7a19-4188-a1b7-23457a2dd844.jpg?v=1785932811","url":"https:\/\/robynandwren.co.uk\/products\/vintage-wedgwood-co-gainsborough-blue-white-ceramic-match-holder","provider":"Robyn  and Wren ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}