A cheerful Tony Wood Little Old Lady sugar bowl in soft pink, combining Staffordshire character pottery with the playful spirit of vintage tableware.
Made from glazed ceramic with hand painted detail, this distinctive piece transforms a traditional sugar bowl into something far more expressive. The elderly lady design has the warmth and humour associated with Tony Wood’s character ware, giving an everyday kitchen object a personality all of its own.
Character pottery has a particular place in British ceramic history, turning practical household pieces into decorative objects designed to bring a little pleasure to everyday life. The pretty pink colouring adds to the nostalgic appeal, while the carefully modelled form gives the sugar bowl a lovely presence.
Its generous size makes it equally suited to display or use, whether placed amongst vintage kitchenalia, arranged on open shelving or brought out as part of a characterful tea setting. It would also make a lovely addition alongside other Tony Wood pieces from the same style of character ware.
A joyful little piece of Staffordshire pottery, with humour, nostalgia and plenty of personality.
Details
Type: Sugar bowl
Maker: Tony Wood
Material: Glazed ceramic
Style: Staffordshire character ware
Design: Little Old Lady
Colour: Pink
Use: Tableware, display or collecting
Dimensions
Height: 14 cm
Width: 13 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with no visible damage. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
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