Key Details
Maker: Ashdale Pottery
Origin: England
Year: Dated 1981 (base mark)
Material: Stoneware / Fine Stoneware
Glaze: Cream speckled glaze with illustrated transfer
Decoration: Robin bird woodland scene
Pieces Included:
• 1 × Teapot with lid
• 4 × Matching mugs
Approx. Dimensions:
• Mugs: approx. 8.5 cm high
• Teapot: approx. 13–14 cm high incl. lid
Why This Set Matters
This charming Ashdale Pottery tea set captures a moment in early 1980s British ceramics, when clean modern forms were paired with gentle, nature-inspired illustration. The softly speckled stoneware and cylindrical silhouettes reflect late modernist design, while the hand-drawn robin motif adds warmth and a quiet pastoral charm to any home.
Designed for everyday use rather than formal display, this set embodies the “back to craft” sensibility of the era — practical, comforting, and thoughtfully made. This is the kind of tea set that feels equally at home in a modern interior or a cosy cottage kitchen.
Condition
Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition
- No chips, cracks, or repairs observed
- Glaze presents cleanly with light, age-consistent wear to bases
- Illustration remains clear and well-preserved
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Postage & Handling
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