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.
 
A statement piece with a story!
This medium/large-sized cloche is the only one I’ve ever made in this size, and the only one decorated in my "wedding cake" style. It’s a  weighty piece—perfect for covering cakes, scones, salads, or just keeping fruit safe from pesky flies in warm weather. Included in the price is a platter, which also works  on its own as well as the base.
 
It’s been proudly on our shelves for a few weeks and has been gently used. It’s clean, simple sides paired with piping style detailing on the top fitted so well in our kitchen, but as I have a few other domes I felt it needed to be part of my personal collection sale.  
 
Measurements:
– Cloche: 30 long, 22.5cm wide, 20cm tall (including the handle); approx. 13cm deep inside
– Platter: 36.5cm long, 30.5cm wide
 
And just so you know—it’s not airtight. The middle has a slight rise and there’s noticeable gapping between the cloche and platter. This one’s built for charm, not for seals!
 
It’s been reduced by 40% due to a couple of imperfections and its gently pre-loved status. I hesitate to call it a second—it’s still a beautiful, functional piece—but here’s what to know:
You’ll spot a few minor joins in the piping, where sections dried slightly faster and shifted apart ever so slightly. They’re not loose or coming away, and everything is fully fused with glaze, but I’ve shown them in the photos for full transparency.
One side has a few drips in the glaze, plus a faint thumbprint near the base and a very minor chip that happened between firing and glazing. These are purely cosmetic, but they’re reflected in the price.
On the platter, there are some small bobbles in the glaze—again, just a visual quirk, not affecting use. I’ve tried to capture these in the pictures as well.
 
The structure is sound, the charm is intact, and the character? Just a little extra.
 
Already made and ready to ship.
 
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!