The problem with being a potter? Too many ideas… and not enough shelf space.  Over the years, I’ve made (and kept!) so many pieces I’ve loved - but with kitchen shelves groaning and space running out, I’ve decided it’s time to (grudgingly) part with a small selection from my personal collection.
 
These are pre-loved, gently used, and full of character - and they’re all being offered at a discounted price to reflect that.
 
I know you’ve got a good nose for these things - and I’d never dream of calling you lippy (you’re anything but)! But I digress…
 
This one-of-a-kind, medium-sized vase (around 17cm tall and 12cm wide) has long been a favourite on our shelves. It’s held some beautiful blooms and brought plenty of character to the room - but now it’s time for it to head off, sniff new flowers, and charm a new home.
 
Hand-sculpted with a chunky (of course) oversized nose and lips, this piece is packed with personality - but it’s not without its quirks. These are in the main cosmetic, so it still functions fully as a vase, but’s also been proudly used and displayed, so the price reflects both its 'seconds' status and pre-loved life.
 
Here’s what to know:
Lip line split – A small glaze crack formed where the lips were blended into the vase body. It happened during glaze firing - and there is also a slight bit of thicker glaze in that area too, but it is visible as you’ll see in the photos. Some might say it just adds to the charm.
Top rim glaze splits – Built using coils, the vase developed a few glaze cracks at those joins during high-temperature firing. There’s a small internal split and a longer one on the outside on the back. Neither goes all the way through, and both are well above the waterline—so it’s able to hold water and function as a vase still
A gritty backstory – Some sneaky debris (likely hidden in the glaze) fused to the back during firing, leaving a few small textured spots and pinprick bobbles. Not hugely noticeable, but had to be flagged.
 
All of these faults are shown clearly in the photos—and reflecting both its gently pre-loved nature and these imperfections, it’s been discounted by 75%.
 
Far from perfect, but perfectly full of character—and more than ready to hold flowers and turn heads.
 
** once this vase has water in it - please place it only on water-resistant surfaces. We recommend using a coaster or mat for extra protection **
 

 
Caring for your pottery:
Marigold and Lettice pottery is made from white earthenware clay and designed to be used and enjoyed every day. We personally use our pieces in the oven, dishwasher, and microwave. However, to prolong the life of your pottery, handwashing is the gentler choice, as dishwashers can be tough on handmade items due to high-pressure jets and strong detergents and may overtime cause damage and speed up any grazing in the glaze. 
While we do microwave our own pieces, for longevity we suggest heating food in the oven where possible. 
 
I M P O R T A N T    I N F O R M A T I O N
Our china looks and feels very (very) different to mass-produced pottery; it’s not fine or delicate, but wonderfully chunky and full of texture, you’ll see thumb prints, makers marks, glaze specks/drips and heaps of individuality. We call it perfectly imperfect pottery and firmly believe it’s all the better for it!