English Gravy Boat for L. Balbi Malta - Art Deco 1930s

English manufacture with Malta connection and Art Deco elegance

This gravy boat from the 1930s tells a unique story - made in England specifically for L. Balbi, a Maltese business. At 20 x 9 cm and 234 grams, this earthenware piece features classic Art Deco styling with cobalt blue band, gold trim, and elegant scroll handle. The backstamp proudly declares "Made for L. Balbi Malta - English Manufacture," documenting this cross-Mediterranean trade connection.

L. Balbi Malta connection:
L. Balbi was a Maltese retailer who commissioned English pottery for the Malta market. This piece represents that fascinating trade relationship between British manufacturers and Mediterranean merchants in the interwar period.

Art Deco styling:
That cobalt blue band with gold trim is pure 1930s elegance. The footed base and scroll handle show the refined design sensibility of English pottery from this era.

What you're getting:
An English earthenware gravy boat (20 x 9 cm, 234 grams) from the 1930s made for L. Balbi Malta. Art Deco design with 90+ years of Anglo-Maltese history.

Perfect for:
Malta history enthusiasts, Art Deco collectors, English pottery fans, or anyone who appreciates pieces with documented provenance.

Condition:
90+ years old with honest wear - possible crazing, gold wear, surface marks. But it's survived since the 30s with its Malta story intact.