Vintage Poole Pottery scallop dish in Shagreen sea green glaze

A sculptural Poole Pottery Shagreen scallop dish with 2 shell shaped wells and a curved handle that links them like a little bridge. Finished in that unmistakable sea green glaze with a softly dimpled texture, it brings colour and coastal character without leaning into anything themed or twee.

This is a brilliant piece for easy entertaining. Use the 2 sections for olives and lemon wedges, nuts and wrapped sweets, or sea salt and butter pats for the table. It is also perfect for dips and crudites, with 1 side for hummus and the other for cucumber and peppers. For an aperitif moment, try it with lemon twists and cocktail cherries, or keep it simple with a few dark chocolates for after dinner.

Away from the table, it is equally good as a catchall on a console for keys, rings, and everyday bits, or styled on open shelving where the shell ridges add texture among white ceramics, cookbooks, and clear vintage glass. Because it has 2 wells, it is handy by the sink for a sponge on 1 side and a bar of soap on the other, keeping things looking intentional.

The Shagreen glaze looks especially good with chalky whites, stone, warm wood, and touches of brass. If you love a blue green palette, try it alongside celadon, turquoise glassware, or a simple linen napkin with a green stitch detail. It also sits beautifully with natural materials like rattan and pale marble.

Poole Pottery is collected for confident glazing and distinctive forms, and shell shapes like this sit comfortably in both modern and traditional interiors. The underside is impressed Poole and Shagreen, making it a lovely gift for a collector.

Measures 26 cm across and 6 cm deep. Glazed ceramic. There is a tiny chip to one edge, visible on close inspection, with light age related surface wear overall.