{"product_id":"vintage-watcombe-torquay-motto-ware-sugar-bowl","title":"Vintage Watcombe Torquay Motto Ware Sugar Bowl – “The world looks brighter from behind a smile”, Cottage Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming companion piece to the Watcombe Torquay motto ware range — this vintage sugar bowl likely dates from the interwar period (circa 1920s–1930s) and carries one of the most uplifting mottos in the collection: \u003cem\u003e“The world looks brighter from behind a smile.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-painted Cottage Pattern decoration features a rustic country cottage with stylised green trees, a blue polka-dot rim border and a classic dark green scrollwork band — the same beloved design found across the Watcombe range and so sought after by collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from local Devon red terracotta clay with hand-painted slipware decoration, it makes a wonderful addition to a Torquay Pottery collection or a delightful standalone piece on 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“The world looks brighter from behind a smile”\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated Era: c. 1920s–1930s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze crazing evident both inside and out — 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: 6.6cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 10.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355086016797,"sku":"2552","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/5227\/8813\/files\/2552_vintage-watcombe-torquay-motto-ware-sugar-bowl_1.jpg?v=1780237523","url":"https:\/\/www.countrycraftcabin.co.uk\/products\/vintage-watcombe-torquay-motto-ware-sugar-bowl","provider":"Country Craft Cabin.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}