Poole Pottery "Sampler"

Poole Pottery Sampler is an unusual discontinued design from Poole Pottery, decorated in the style of traditional needlework samplers. Rather than using a conventional floral or abstract tableware pattern, it features cross-stitch style country scenes with cottages, gardens and village details.

The design is especially distinctive because different pieces can feature different scenes and verses. These often have the feel of traditional household rhymes or homely sayings, giving Sampler a cosy, nostalgic quality that sets it apart from most other Poole tableware ranges.

Sampler has a decorative country kitchen character, with its stitched-effect imagery, soft colours and gently shaped white background. It appeals both to Poole collectors and to customers who enjoy traditional cottage-style tableware with a little humour and sentiment.

When matching Poole Sampler, it is worth noting that the wording and scene may vary from piece to piece. Some customers collect a particular verse, while others enjoy mixing the different designs within the same range.

For many customers, Sampler is a pattern they are trying to keep in regular use or add to as a decorative collection. As a discontinued Poole range, it is often sought out by those looking to replace a broken piece of cookware, find a missing plate from the series, or add an interesting scene or verse to an existing set.

Availability depends entirely on what becomes available through the pre-loved market. Because the design appears in different scene and verse variations, individual pieces may only appear from time to time.