The Story
This versatile piece of mid-century pottery was made at Prinknash Abbey, a Benedictine monastery in Gloucestershire. The pottery was famously established in 1942 after the monks discovered a seam of clay while excavating for their new abbey. This olive green holder, dating to the 1960s, is a classic example of their early studio work, featuring a "double well" design that allows it to function as either a candleholder or a small flower trough.
The Details
Dimensions: 6cm H x 13cm Overall Diameter.
Central Well: 6cm Diameter (fits a standard tea light or a small pillar candle).
Maker: Prinknash Pottery (marked to base).
Era: Circa 1960s.
Material: Glossy glazed ceramic in a deep dark Olive Green.
Condition: Good vintage condition. It features common surface crazing to the glaze throughout (especially on the interior from past water use), but it is free from chips or cracks.
Why It’s Special
Prinknash pottery is beloved for its deep connection to English monastic history and its distinctive, simple glazes. This piece features a subtle "rib effect" within the glossy glaze that catches the light beautifully. The dual-purpose design—where the outer ring can hold water for a "posy" of flowers while the center holds a candle—makes it a unique and clever piece of functional art.
Styling Tips
The Living Centerpiece: Fill the central well with a flickering tea light and the outer ring with a few short-stemmed wildflowers or sprigs of eucalyptus. It creates a beautiful, low-profile table arrangement that doesn't block conversation.
Seasonal Transition: Use it as a moss-filled nest for small decorative eggs in spring, or fill the outer ring with holly berries and pine needles during the winter months.
Sustainable Shipping
100% plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable packaging.
U.K. Delivery: Sent via FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48 service.
The Story
This versatile piece of mid-century pottery was made at Prinknash Abbey, a Benedictine monastery in Gloucestershire. The pottery was famously established in 1942 after the monks discovered a seam of clay while excavating for their new abbey. This olive green holder, dating to the 1960s, is a classic example of their early studio work, featuring a "double well" design that allows it to function as either a candleholder or a small flower trough.
The Details
Dimensions: 6cm H x 13cm Overall Diameter.
Central Well: 6cm Diameter (fits a standard tea light or a small pillar candle).
Maker: Prinknash Pottery (marked to base).
Era: Circa 1960s.
Material: Glossy glazed ceramic in a deep dark Olive Green.
Condition: Good vintage condition. It features common surface crazing to the glaze throughout (especially on the interior from past water use), but it is free from chips or cracks.
Why It’s Special
Prinknash pottery is beloved for its deep connection to English monastic history and its distinctive, simple glazes. This piece features a subtle "rib effect" within the glossy glaze that catches the light beautifully. The dual-purpose design—where the outer ring can hold water for a "posy" of flowers while the center holds a candle—makes it a unique and clever piece of functional art.
Styling Tips
The Living Centerpiece: Fill the central well with a flickering tea light and the outer ring with a few short-stemmed wildflowers or sprigs of eucalyptus. It creates a beautiful, low-profile table arrangement that doesn't block conversation.
Seasonal Transition: Use it as a moss-filled nest for small decorative eggs in spring, or fill the outer ring with holly berries and pine needles during the winter months.
Sustainable Shipping
100% plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable packaging.
U.K. Delivery: Sent via FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48 service.
