A Portmeirion Botanic Garden low bowl featuring the Dianthus Barbatus (Sweet William).
The bowl measures approximately 8 1/2 inches in diameter by 1 3/4 inches deep.
The bowl doesn't have a scratch through the stamp on the base however I believe it to be of second quality.
Second quality
Items classed as seconds have failed one or more of the manufacturer's stringent manual inspections for quality. This may be due to a marginal fault to the shape of the item (e.g. might be slightly lob-sided), the size or weight (e.g. the item might be slightly under or over the specified accepted size/weight), the finish (e.g. any print or decoration might be offset or slightly lighter/darker than the manufacturer's standard), or a number of other aspects that the manufacturer doesn't think is perfect enough. Second-quality items are usually denoted by a mark or scratch through the manufacturer's back stamp, but they are still perfectly functional. If you are happy to accept slightly less-than-perfect quality, seconds can be a good buy, as they are cheaper than their first quality equivalent.
New - excellent
Excellent items are in perfect condition with no blemishes, marks or wear.
