A striking vintage Poole Pottery hors d’oeuvre dish with a double scallop shape and a bold red handle that instantly lifts the whole piece. The crisp white glaze shows off the ridged shell detailing beautifully, while the glossy red handle gives it that confident mid century look that feels both playful and considered.

Designed for sharing, the two shell wells are perfect for serving olives and lemon wedges, nuts and wrapped sweets, or crisps and small bites for an aperitif. It is also ideal for dips, with one side for hummus and the other for crudites, or for a cheese board moment where you want separate little sections for grapes and cornichons. Because it has a handle, it is easy to carry from kitchen to table, and it looks brilliant placed at the centre of a table setting as a sculptural focal point.

Away from entertaining, it works surprisingly well as a catchall for everyday bits. Style it on a hall console for keys and jewellery, or on open shelving where the shell ridges add texture among stacked plates, vintage glassware, and cookbooks. The red and white combination looks especially good with warm wood, brass, natural linen, and darker moody tones, and it will pop beautifully against stone or marble.

Poole Pottery pieces are collected for distinctive forms and strong colour choices, and this is a particularly joyful example that still feels timeless. If you love vintage ceramics that feel practical but display worthy, this one does both.

Measures 26 cm across and 6 cm deep. Glazed ceramic with red handle. Vintage condition is very good with light surface wear consistent with age.