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Buff Terracotta Compton Poppy Pot
For sale by Repton Co
for sale €1,463     $1,588
£1,250
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Buff Terracotta Compton Poppy Pot

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Repton Co
Description

A medium sized buff terracotta poppy pot by the Compton potteries. C.1920-30

Not stamped, no damage, breaks or losses

Dimensions:

H 40cm

W 52cm

W base 31cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Repton Co has dated this Buff Terracotta Garden Planter to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA896529
Description
A medium sized buff terracotta poppy pot by the Compton potteries. C.1920-30

Not stamped, no damage, breaks or losses

Dimensions:

H 40cm

W 52cm

W base 31cm

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated this Buff Terracotta Garden Planter to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA896529
Repton Co
Repton Co
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A round buff terracotta garden planter featuring carved relief floral garlands and a pedestal base.
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Archive I A round buff terracotta garden planter featuring carved relief floral garlands and a pedestal base.

Buff Terracotta Compton Poppy Pot

Archive II A round buff terracotta garden planter featuring carved relief floral garlands and a pedestal base. View II
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Repton Co

Repton Co
Telephone 07493 120423
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Kent
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/reptonco
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 44
Items Sold 160
Repton Co
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A round buff terracotta garden planter featuring carved relief floral garlands and a pedestal base.
Buff Terracotta Compton Poppy Pot
Ref: SA896529
A round buff terracotta garden planter featuring carved relief floral garlands and a pedestal base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectGarden Planters
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialBuff Terracotta
  • ColourBuff
  • MotifsFloral swags, Pedestal base, Relief carving, Ribbed rim
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This Arts and Crafts garden planter from the 1920 to 1930 period is made from buff terracotta with a natural earthen finish. The round vessel sits on a rounded pedestal base and has a ribbed rim, vertical divisions, and carved relief floral swags draped around the exterior. The weathered surface shows textural marks, subtle surface patination, and organic soil staining. Measuring 40 cm high, 52 cm wide, and 52 cm deep with a 31 cm base, this medium-sized piece functions well as a decorative feature beside the front door or placed within a sunlit conservatory to house plants or flowers.

FAQs

Compton pottery planters originated in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries under the direction of Mary Seton Watts in Surrey. The pottery produced press-moulded terracotta items for gardens, characterized by Arts and Crafts stylistic motifs such as stylized flora, celtic knotwork, and geometric bands.

Traditional planters were pressed using unglazed clay mixtures, frequently fired to yield a buff or reddish-tan colour palette. The porous nature of the terracotta allows moisture and air to circulate, creating natural weathered patination over time.

Authentic pieces feature relief ornamentations pressed directly into moulds rather than modern surface-glued accents. Look for subtle variations in surface texture, evidence of hand-finishing along seam lines, and consistent wear patterns along the base and interior rim.

Terracotta planters function as structural focal points when placed in sunrooms, conservatories, or entrance hallways. Pairing raw terracotta with minimalist stone floors or timber finishes balances natural textures within contemporary decor schemes.

To prevent frost spalling, ensure proper drainage through the base hole and avoid leaving waterlogged soil inside during freezing temperatures. Elevating the planter slightly on stone feet or moving it to a sheltered area during winter months preserves the structural integrity of the clay.
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