The pineapple was a rare and expensive fruit in the colonies, and symbolized the spirit of hospitality. As such, it was a popular and recurring design motif in eighteenth century decorative arts--and still the sign of hospitality today.

The colorful floral design of the Portsmouth Pineapple tray is interpreted from an early nineteenth-century wallpaper in the collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Gold highlights.

Materials: porcelain

At Port 68, our porcelain pieces are handcrafted and fired at extremely high temperatures, and as a result, slight variations may occur. The glaze color of the finished product may differ slightly from the images displayed online.