Pink Saturday - Maling

For Pink Saturday this week I have chosen to show my Maling rose vase and dish. The Maling factory opened in 1762 and closed its doors in 1963. You can read more on the history of Maling here.

I have admired Maling pottery for a number of years but would never dreamed of purchasing any in Australia due to the high price tags they command.

Since moving to Guernsey, however, and having access to UK Ebay and all its sellers, not just those who will post to Australia, I have been able to start a small collection for a reasonable price.

I love the iridescent glazes they used in their works. The rainbow effect allows them to be displayed with a larger variety of other coloured pieces; although to be honest I have these on my 'pink' shelf in my kitchen.

I have not done much research into this pattern as yet so I do not know how many shapes there are available. I have only seen two other styles so far, a small bowl and a jug, so my husband need not sweat bricks over being swamped by rosy rainbow pottery.

Thankyou for paying me a visit and thankyou to Beverly of How Sweet the Sound for once again hosting 'Pink Saturday'. Please go to her blog to see all the other pink people participating (I love a little alliteration in the morning ;P).