Portmeirion Botanical Teapot with Green Handle * NWOT

The Portmeirion Botanic Garden pattern was designed by Susan Williams-Ellis in 1972, inspired by 19th-century botanical illustrations from an old book she found. The design features a collection of different flowers, each with its Latin and common name printed on the piece. The iconic pattern, which launched with 28 flowers, was groundbreaking for its time as it was one of the first dinnerware sets with different designs on each plate. It was created to evoke the feeling of an English garden when pieces were arranged on a table and has become a classic, globally recognized collection. Inspiration and Creation Susan Williams-Ellis: The pattern was created by the celebrated British designer Susan Williams-Ellis. Historical Source: Williams-Ellis discovered a volume of botanical illustrations in an old book and adapted them to create the design. The Name: The name 'Botanic Garden' was inspired by the 18th-century poem of the same name by Erasmus Darwin. Design Features Individual Motifs: Each piece in the Botanic Garden collection features a different floral motif. Names and Borders: Each flower includes its English common name & Latin botanical name. The pattern is unified by a decorative triple-leaf border. Purpose: The goal was to create a beautiful, varied pattern that would make a table look like an English garden when the different pieces were laid out. 1972 Launch: The Botanic Garden pattern was launched in 1972. -50/825