Minnie Mae Mussel Shell Pinch Pot

Minnie Mae Mussel Shell Pinch Pot.

Hand-formed single ceramic mussel shell pinch pot, designed for a pinch of salt, chilli flakes or tiny treasures. Each one is inspired by slow beach walks in Margate, where mussel shells are scattered along the shoreline in inky blues and soft pearly tones.

Finished with a mother of pearl lustre that echoes the natural shimmer of real mussel shells, every piece is shaped and glazed by hand, so slight variations will occur, just like the shells found on the sand.

Approx. 10cm long

What we love

• Hand-formed so no two mussel shells are ever the same

• Mother of pearl lustre that catches the light beautifully

• Perfect for sea salt, spices or as a tiny trinket dish

• A little reminder of slow seaside walks, brought to your table or bedside

From the maker:

Based in the Kent seaside town of Margate, Minnie-Mae creates ceramics, printed textiles and interior pieces inspired by British coastal landscapes, London’s history, Greek mythology, Italian kitsch and the quiet poetry of everyday markets and veg stalls.

Growing up in Hackney in the late 80s and 90s, surrounded by her mother and grandmother’s seamstressing, set design and serious studio pottery habit, she developed a lifelong love of pattern, colour and craft. After studying Printed Textiles at Loughborough and years spent working in a small design studio, she eventually found her way to clay and never left.

Her work is tactile, nostalgic and joyful: objects you want to hold in your hand, rooted in memory, ritual and family stories, from podding peas at the kitchen table to walking the tide line in Margate, pockets full of shells.