Poole Pottery "Mayflower"

Poole Pottery Mayflower was produced on Poole’s Compact shape, the practical tableware form introduced in the 1960s and used for a wide variety of plain and decorated patterns through the following decades.

The design uses the Lakestone background, with its softly flecked cream-stone glaze and milk chocolate brown rim, overlaid with a delicate floral spray. The small flowers, leaves and gentle colours give Mayflower a lighter, more decorative character than plain Lakestone, while still keeping the warm, natural feel of the base pattern.

Mayflower sits within the wider group of decorated Compact designs, where Poole used established background glazes such as Broadstone, Parkstone and Lakestone as the base for additional patterns. It has a softer feel than many of the bolder 1970s Compact designs, making it an attractive choice for customers who prefer quieter floral tableware.

When matching Mayflower, it is worth noting the Lakestone background as well as the floral decoration. Lakestone is lighter and more subtly flecked than Parkstone, with a softer milk chocolate rim, so checking the base colour can help avoid confusion with related Compact ranges.

For many customers, Mayflower 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 mug, find a missing plate, or add useful bowls and serving pieces to an existing set.

Availability depends entirely on what becomes available through the pre-loved market. As with many decorated Compact ranges, some pieces appear more often than others, while harder-used items such as mugs, bowls and plates may be more difficult to source.