{"product_id":"vintage-watcombe-torquay-motto-ware-cream-jug","title":"Vintage Watcombe Torquay Motto Ware Cream Jug – “Bustle is not industry”, Cottage Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delightful piece of authentic English folk pottery — this vintage Watcombe Torquay motto ware cream jug likely dates from the interwar period (circa 1920s–1930s) and is a lovely example of the collectible Cottage Pattern in excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-painted decoration features a rustic country cottage with stylised green trees, a blue polka-dot rim border and a classic dark green scrollwork band. On the reverse, the motto reads: \u003cem\u003e“Bustle is not industry”\u003c\/em\u003e — a less common and wonderfully thought-provoking proverb adapted from Seneca, reminding us that looking busy is not the same as being truly productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from local Devon red terracotta clay and finished with hand-painted slipware decoration, the base carries the original Watcombe factory ink backstamp — “Watcombe” above a square frame enclosing “Devon Motto Ware” — confirming its authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful addition to a Torquay Pottery collection, or a charming standalone piece for a country kitchen dresser or shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Watcombe Pottery Co., Torquay, Devon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Cottage Pattern with blue dot and green scroll borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotto: \u003cem\u003e“Bustle is not industry”\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated Era: c. 1920s–1930s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackstamp: Original Watcombe Devon Motto Ware factory ink stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good vintage condition — no chips, cracks or repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight glaze crazing consistent with age — characteristic of 90+ year old low-fire earthenware and very much part of its charm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 9cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 8.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355091521821,"sku":"2553","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/5227\/8813\/files\/2553_vintage-watcombe-torquay-motto-ware-cream-jug_1.jpg?v=1780228742","url":"https:\/\/www.countrycraftcabin.co.uk\/products\/vintage-watcombe-torquay-motto-ware-cream-jug","provider":"Country Craft Cabin.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}