Vintage Hand-Painted Swallows Wall Plate, Rieveley Ceramics, Wales

A beautifully handcrafted ceramic wall plate by Rieveley Ceramics, a lesser-known Welsh maker believed to specialise in hand-glazed tiles and decorative ceramics. Featuring a pair of swallows mid-flight, this piece is delicately hand-painted in deep indigo tones on a clean white glaze, with a matching blue rim.

Elegant and timeless, the imagery evokes a quiet sense of freedom and seasonality, swallows being symbols of hope, safe return, and the promise of summer. Ready to hang with string already attached, it’s a perfect wall accent for bedrooms, kitchens, or calm corners in need of a gentle story.

Stamped to the reverse:

“Handcrafted in Wales by Rieveley Ceramics.”

While the exact date of production is unknown, the style and materials suggest late 20th century to early 2000s.

Dimensions;
Diameter: 25.5cm
Base diameter: 12cm

Condition: Very good vintage condition. There is a small chip to the back rim (not visible when displayed) which is smooth and does not affect the integrity or function of the piece.