Greek Key by Portmeirion
Susan Williams-Ellis found the Greek Key border on a copper plate in Kirkham's attic. It had been used in the 19th Century printed around the top and bottom of pub barrels and grocers jars. It was one of the first designs she applied to her tall cylinder coffee sets in the early 1960s.
Susan took care to keep the width of the key border the same on all pieces. The range was later developed to include dinner plates and other table and cookware. First produced in black on white, it was later sold on orange, yellow, and turquoise glazes. In 1968, the key was printed in gold and put onto matt black and matt white coffee sets. The gold and black sets were particularly popular and their success continued into the 1970's.
Portmeirion Greek Key is no longer produced. If you need replacement or additional pieces for your collection of Portmeirion Greek Key, monitor this page on a weekly basis for new listings.
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When it comes to finding Portmeirion that is difficult to find in stores near you, one of your best resources for acquiring the items you want are sites like Amazon, Etsy, Replacements and eBay, where there are a lot of wonderful finds still in the original boxes. We all receive those odd items as gifts that we have no need for and never use. Yet, one person's junk could be exactly the treasure you want.
Please Note: Not all Portmeirion is safe for use in the microwave. Patterns with gold or platinum decorations around the rim should not be used in your microwave because microwaves can not pass through metal. If in doubt, use this simple test: Is this Utensil Safe for the Microwave?
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