This pitcher is from the Anemone series by Rörstrand, a famous Swedish pottery company. It is a lovely piece decorated with anemone floral patterns. The Anemone series was only produced for a very short period, from 1965 to 1968.
Considering the 1960s, which was a pop design, and the traditional wreath patterns were mainstream, Anemone was quite simple and unorthodox. It gradually became more popular after production was discontinued, but to this day, Anemone has not been resold. Therefore, despite being a popular series, it can only be found on the vintage market.
Anemone has a weak brown glaze, so paint loss is likely to occur and cutlery marks are easily noticeable. Combined with the short production period, it is highly rare and those in good condition are gradually becoming less and less.
■DetailsManufacturer: RorstrandDesigner: Marianne WestmanCountry of manufacture: SwedenYear: 1965-1968Condition: CrazingCracks can be seen at the bottom of the interior when held up to light. Crazing is a crack that runs on the glaze surface during the firing process during the manufacturing process and is not a scratch during use or damage to the body itself. It has passed the manufacturer's inspection. The body is in good condition with no cracks or chips. There is no wear and tear and it is in quite good condition for an Anemon, but please be aware of the cracks.
■Size
Diameter 13cm Width 17.5cm Height 12cm Capacity approx. 1000ml
Marianne Westman
Marianne Westman ( Marianne Westman, 1928-2017 )
Born in the Dalarna region of central Sweden, known for Dalarna horses. In 1950, at the age of 22, he joined Rorstrand as a designer and remained there for 21 years until 1971. As the company's signboard designer, he has created numerous works and brought the masterpiece Mon Amie series to the world. Monami is a masterpiece of Scandinavian design from the mid-20th century, known as "mid-century," and is still loved around the world, with reprints still being produced . Westman's works are characterized by many designs that are conscious of plants and free-spirited patterns that appear to be drawn freehand.