Poole Pottery "Dragonfly (Burgundy)"

Poole Pottery Dragonfly Burgundy was introduced in 1998 and designed by Zdenka Ralph. It shares the same hand-painted dragonfly theme as the blue version, but uses a richer burgundy colourway against a soft cream and sponged background.

The design has a warm, decorative feel, with the dragonflies adding movement across the surface of the pieces. The sponged background gives the range a gently textured look, while the hand-painted details make each piece feel individual.

Dragonfly Burgundy is closely related to Poole Dragonfly Blue, so customers should take care when matching existing pieces. The two colourways are similar in design but different in tone, with Burgundy offering a deeper and slightly more autumnal look than the cooler blue version.

For many customers, Dragonfly Burgundy is a pattern they are trying to keep in regular use. As a discontinued Poole range, it is often sought out by those looking to replace a broken plate, find a missing cup and saucer, or add useful serving pieces to an existing set.

Availability depends entirely on what becomes available through the pre-loved market. As with many hand-finished Poole designs, subtle differences in sponging, brushwork and colour depth are part of the pattern’s character.