I am pleased to offer a boxed set of six vintage foam-backed Botanic Garden coasters. The set includes all of the six original oatmeal bowl motifs all of which have been retired except for the Cyclamen. However, the Cyclamen is in its retired four headed form.

The entire set is in excellent condition with no signs of use.


Please note: The photo lighting on the coasters was a little uneven so they look darker in the lower right. In person, they all have a consistent color.

It is interesting to note that each coaster carries a different insect arrangement than the original oatmeal bowls. There are different and more insects. As far as I can tell, the insect arrangements on these coasters are unique and were not used on any other piece of Botanic Garden.

...

---> Orange Cactus (1978) And Canterbury Bells / Redstar (1978) <---

The Orange Cactus flower was one of the four original oatmeal motifs, introduced in 1972 and retired early in 1978, that did not have a Latin name assigned nor is the common name ever printed on the item. There are three other unnamed oatmeal motifs that were retired long ago in the 1978. The design was inspired by an image in the 1840 botany book La Flore des Dames by A. Jacquemart.

The Canterbury Bells flower was one of the four original oatmeal motifs, introduced in 1972 and retired early in 1978, that did not have a Latin name printed next to the common name. The other three unnamed oatmeal motifs were retired in the same year. The design was inspired by an image in the 1840 botany book La Flore des Dames by A. Jacquemart.

...

---> Purple Iris (1978) And Orchid (1978) <---

The Purple Iris was one of the four original oatmeal motifs, introduced in 1972 and retired early in 1978, that did not have a Latin name printed next to the common name. The other three unnamed oatmeal motifs were retired in the same year. The design was inspired by an image in the 1840 botany book La Flore des Dames by A. Jacquemart.

The Orchid flower was one of the four original oatmeal motifs, introduced in 1972 and retired early in 1978, that did not have a Latin name printed next to the common name. The other three unnamed oatmeal motifs were retired in the same year. The design was inspired by an image in the 1840 botany book La Flore des Dames by A. Jacquemart.

...

---> Cyclamen (Current) And Cotton Flower (1988) <---

The Cyclamen flower was an original oatmeal bowl motif, introduced in 1972, moved to a B & B plate in 1985, and still remains in production today. There are two different insect and flower versions. The oldest has four flower heads and the newer has nine heads. It was based on an image in an 1840 book,La Flore des Dames by A. Jacquemart.

The Cotton Flower has gone through several different insect arrangements over the years. Also, there are varieties with one, two, three, and four flower heads. This item has a unique design that I have only seen on these coasters.

Size	4-1/8" square
Front / Back	With the front made of melamine or thick shiny paper, the face of each coaster is in super condition. I do not see any scratches, torn areas, or chips on the edges. The color is even and consistent overall - unlike my photos! The back is covered with a layer of black felt-like foam material. All backs are in very nice condition with all the backing material intact and no rips or stains.
Face Background	Very white
Stains	None
Use Marks	None The coasters do come in a box which will securely hold the coasters and is in really very nice condition. There are very few tiny flaws on the box but have NO loose edges or tears, uncommon on any older green Portmeirion box. The box pictures below are of a similar box and this box is in even better condition...

A similar Cloverleaf box is shown at the bottom of the listing.

The back of the box says:

CLOVER LEAF COASTERS are designed to add that vital finishing touch to your table setting. Yet they are not only decorative but functional too, protecting the polish of your table from marks and stains.

Using table mats instead of a table cloth you can enjoy to the full the beauty of your table's polished surface. Used on a table cloth they will give your table added protection.

The surface will resist Fruit Juice, Acids and Alcohol.

HEAT RESISTANCE is high - up to 180F (83C) which is a little below the boiling point of water at 212F (100C). FOR ALL PRACTICAL PURPOSES, HOWEVER, IT IS ADVISABLE NOT TO USE PLATES OR DISHES THAT ARE TOO HOT TO BE HELD IN THE HAND. The best way to preserve the finish of your table mats is by keeping the surface clean of grease and stains by wiping with a damp cloth previously immersed in soapy water. The surface can be kept bright and shining by lightly rubbing over with a liquid wax polish and polishing with a dry cloth. ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD TABLE MATS BE IMMERSED IN WATER.

Remember that oven ware can have a temperature of over 450F (232C), and whilst this may not affect the mats, it may cause damage to your table's surface.

WARNING: Coasters are resistant to heat, they are not HEAT PROOF. Do not place heated oven ware taken straight from the oven on to your table mats but use a special casserole stand with an air space between the stand and your table for complete protection.

MADE IN UNITED KINGDOM

---> Similar Box <---