I am pleased to offer a medium size 6.5 inch Spanish Gum Cistus or Cistus Ladaniferus retired romantic shape vase. This medium size is unusual and the flower has been retired from the range since 1985.

This attractive vase is in excellent condition with no flaws or signs of use! A factory flaw, it has a very slight wobble when sitting on a flat surface. Please see the full description and more photos below.


The Spanish Gum Cistus was an original 1972 bread and butter plate motif and retired in 1985. It can be found on many Portmeirion shapes and is also rarely seen on salad plates in a 'Double' form. When the Spanish Gum Cistus was retired from plates it continued to be used on other shapes such as vases and soup tureens. However, after 1985, it was called the White Cistus and did not carry either a common or latin name. The design was inspired by image in a 1824 book,The Universal Herbal by Thomas Green.

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Size	6-1/2" high 2-3/4" opening at the top about 4-3/4" wide at the widest point 3" across the bottom
Transfer	The transfer is repeated on the front and back. Both are very well defined and bright without flaw
Ground	Very white
Glaze	No crazing and very shiny
Chips/Cracks	None
Stains	None, except a slight amount of shelf wear on the unglazed bottom ring where it sits
Use Marks	None
Other Comments	When sitting on a flat surface, it has a slight wobble. Caused at the factory, is quite minor and inconsequential. Actually, a little uneven base is not terribly unusual on older Portmeirion vases. Very pretty and unusual size vase featuring a retired and hard to find Botanic Garden Spanish Gum Cistus motif and retired lovely Romantic shape!

A 2nd Trophy ID mark is found on the bottom...

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