Coffee Cup
Denby Arabesque

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• Pattern Description
  Gill Pemberton designed Arabesque tableware and most of the publicity material associated with the range in 1963. The intention had been to call the range Samarkland but when the Portmeirion Pottery exhibited a range under that name, an alternative had to be found.
  
  Originally a small range of giftware, the range extended and the stylish jugs and cups of Arabesque featured the same ergonomically correct handles as those of the ‘Chevron’ pattern. A visit to Russia had inspired the exotic red and gold hand-painted decoration which she evolved and was later executed by her decorator. ‘Trish’ Seal.
  
  Initially the pattern was hand-painted directly onto the raw, unfired brown glaze but this was a difficult technique to perfect and for a short time Arabesque was produced using a decal or transfer print.
  
  Dark, bold and majestic, yet warm with welcoming browns, the red centre of each flower ‘lifted’ and highlighted the pattern adding a richness of quality and interest to the table.
• Reviews
  (13 reviews)
  Mr Peter TrottJul 13th 2023EdinburghSee full review.

  Dec 12th 2022See full review.

  BarrieJan 26th 2022Manchesterreplaced the damaged cups. The replacements were not perfect but wen are happy with the replacement quality

  Mrs JUDITH KershawAug 5th 2021they are great cups that match the ones we already have of which 2 had been broken

  May 27th 2021Beautiful little cup, but be aware it is very small compared to modern mugs. (Back from the days when coffee was served strong and in small portions!)

  mr michael salisburyMar 19th 2021perfect replacement and very good quality

  May 14th 2020Excellent condition , exactly what I wanted

  Nov 28th 2019My purchase was in excellent condition.

  Guy OsborneJun 14th 2017Excellent service, and just what was ordered

  Mrs TravesNov 21st 2016MereSee full review.

  JENNYSep 21st 2016BathEverything fine. Always good to replace crockery casualties

  Dec 7th 2013Cups in very good condition, although the pattern did not exactly match my existing cups. However, I appreciate that these designs are hand-done so none will be exact replicas.

  Jul 24th 2013See full review.
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