{"product_id":"vintage-wedgwood-kutani-crane-bone-china-oblong-mint-tray-1971-1998","title":"Vintage Wedgwood Kutani Crane Bone China Oblong Mint Tray, 1971–1998","description":"\u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful oblong mint tray from Wedgwood’s much-loved Kutani Crane collection. Colourful birds are pictured among peonies, bamboo and flowering branches, with additional floral sprays at either end and a fine gilt rim completing the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally intended for serving after-dinner mints or small sweets, its long, narrow shape makes it equally useful in today’s home. It could be used for chocolates or petits fours when entertaining, or placed on a dressing table, desk or hallway console to hold jewellery, keys, pens and other small items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts elegant proportions and richly coloured decoration also make it a lovely display piece for a shelf, sideboard or coffee table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by Josiah Wedgwood in Staffordshire in 1759, Wedgwood is one of Britain’s most celebrated pottery manufacturers. The Kutani Crane pattern was introduced in 1971 and remained in production until 1998. Inspired by traditional Japanese Kutani decoration, it combines colourful birds and flowers with the refinement of English bone china.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse carries the original Wedgwood “Bone China, Made in England, Kutani Crane” backstamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Wedgwood Kutani Crane oblong mint tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in England between 1971 and 1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine English bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColourful Japanese-inspired bird and floral decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant oblong shape with a gilt rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for serving mints, chocolates or petits fours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan also be used for jewellery, keys, pens or other small items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for collectors of Wedgwood and vintage British tableware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSize\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(H) 2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(W) 22.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(D) 8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good vintage condition. The colourful decoration remains beautifully clear, with the gilt details well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the photographs for further details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wedgwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65604948164957,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/9838\/9341\/files\/Vintage-Wedgwood-Kutani-Crane-Bone-China-Oblong-Mint-Tray-1971_1998-1.jpg?v=1786998962","url":"https:\/\/myhappylondonhome.co.uk\/products\/vintage-wedgwood-kutani-crane-bone-china-oblong-mint-tray-1971-1998","provider":"My Happy London Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}