Set of terracotta pots on a wooden surface with a brown background

Close-up of a terracotta pot with a brown background

Terracotta pot on a wooden surface with a brown background

Terracotta pots of various sizes on a wooden surface with a brown background

Two terracotta pots on a wooden surface with a brown background

FOUND | Hand Thrown Terracotta Pots

Name: FOUND | Hand Thrown Terracotta Pots
Brand: Cook & Butler
Price: 4.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

£4.50

Size

Mini Small Medium Large Extra-Large

Product variants

These hand-thrown terracotta pots were made between 1880 and 1920 and gathered pot by pot from the greenhouses, walled gardens and potting sheds of old estates and country houses across England. Each one tells its own quiet story, traces of lime, a moss-softened rim, the patina of decades spent in the rhythm of sowing, growing, and replanting.

Available in a full range of sizes, from small, seedling pots to generous vessels big enough for citrus trees or statement plants. Whether you’re starting sweet peas in spring or lifting a rosemary indoors for winter, there’s a pot to suit the task.

Solid and porous, they offer the qualities that gardeners have always valued in antique terracotta: natural drainage, good breathability, and a weight that keeps plants steady. No two are quite the same in colour or shape, but all share that warm, soft character you only get with time and honest use.

Simple, beautiful, and made to be used again and again.

Mini: 7 x 8 cm

Small: 8 x 10 cm

Medium: 18 x 18 cm

Large: 26 x 24 cm

Extra Large: 30 x 20 cm

Origin: England, c.1880-1920
Material: Terracotta
Condition: Good to great. Some small chips or surface losses are to be expected at this age, but all are sound and ready to use

These pots have been thrown by hand and weathered by years of use, so may differ slightly from the one pictured. Subtle variations in colour and finish reflect the maker’s touch, no two are ever the same. Sizes listed are approximate; individual pots may vary by up to a centimetre in height or width.

Condition Guide

Each piece in FOUND is one of a kind, carefully chosen for its character and history. Signs of age are part of its charm and are noted in the description. The condition of each item is based on the following:

Excellent: Well-preserved with very minimal signs of age or wear. No chips, cracks, or repairs. A rare find in this condition.

Great: Light, age-appropriate wear with good overall integrity. May have minor surface marks, gentle fading, or firing imperfections that add to its charm.

Good: Visible signs of age and use, such as worn edges, hairline cracks, or discolouration, consistent with a piece that’s been well loved and lived with. Structurally sound and full of character.

Timeworn: Marked by age and use with more noticeable flaws, such as chips, cracks, or worn glaze, but still beautiful and useful, especially for display or gentle use. Best for those who love a well-weathered piece.

Shipping & Returns

FOUND pieces can be returned within 14 days of delivery.

We ask that items come back in their original condition and packaging, ready to find a new home. If an item arrives damaged, please let us know within 48 hours so we can make it right.

As many of our FOUND pieces are one of a kind, we pack them with care, and appreciate the same care in return. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer unless the item is faulty.

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