Fish Platter by Gerry Unsworth | Signed British Studio Pottery

A Characterful Piece of Handmade Studio Pottery

Showing my age here, but "you should have a fishy on a little dishy" immediately sprang to mind when I first saw this delightful platter. The old song was probably referring to a proper fish supper, but this fishy dishy is likely to be appreciated for considerably longer.
The first thing you notice is the wonderful expression Gerry has captured on the fish's face. Full of character and charm, it is impossible not to smile back. There is a joyfulness to this piece that makes it feel far more than a simple platter.

Quite frankly, we think you'll want this one somewhere you can see it. The sort of piece that raises a smile every time you walk past.
I suspect this is the kind of piece every family member remembers. The one that survives house moves, finds a place in every new home and quietly becomes part of a family's story.

The rich earthy glaze provides the perfect backdrop for the white fish, creating a timeless palette that will sit comfortably within almost any interior. There is something about pieces like this that bring an immediate sense of home to a space.

At Stanley & May, we are always drawn to pieces that surprise us, and this platter does so beautifully. I can imagine it piled high with seafood at a long summer lunch in the garden. Equally, it would look wonderful in a bathroom holding brushes, jewellery or hair accessories. Let's face it, everyone is tempted to introduce something nautical into a bathroom, but this does so with considerably more style than the usual coastal clichés.

What makes this piece so special is its originality. There is nothing safe or pedestrian here. It is confident, distinctive and joyfully unexpected. The sort of object that sparks conversation and gives a home real personality.

Size: 27.5cm long x 12cm wide