{"product_id":"vintage-shorter-son-staffordshire-sauce-boat-underplate-cabbage-leaf-plum-hand-painted-c-1945","title":"Vintage Shorter \u0026 Son Staffordshire Sauce Boat \u0026 Underplate | Cabbage Leaf \u0026 Plum | Hand Painted | c.1945","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStaffordshire Art Pottery at Its Most Charming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShorter \u0026amp; Son Ltd of Staffordshire were celebrated producers of majolica-inspired art pottery throughout the mid-20th century, and their Cabbage Leaf range remains among the most sought-after of their output. This delightful sauce boat and matching underplate, produced circa 1945, is a fine example — hand-crafted in the majolica tradition with rich relief leaf moulding and a vivid plum motif set against a deep green glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabbage leaf relief is beautifully rendered, with the naturalistic texture of the moulding contrasting against the glossy glaze finish. The plum motif adds a warm, jewel-like accent that speaks to the Art Deco influence of the period. The sauce boat holds approximately 300ml and sits comfortably on its matching underplate — a complete and cohesive set, bearing the printed Shorter \u0026amp; Son backstamp that confirms its Staffordshire provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming and collectible piece for the lover of English art pottery, majolica-style ceramics, or nature-themed tableware. 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