Vintage Pimpernel Bird Placemats Set of 4 Cork Backed Songbird Table Mats Made in England

This set includes 4 vintage Pimpernel cork-backed placemats featuring colorful North American songbird illustrations.

The designs shown include Baltimore Oriole, Eastern Bluebird, Cardinal, and American Goldfinch, each printed on a cream center panel with a beige border and dark finished edge.

These are lovely for bird lovers, cottage-style tables, breakfast nooks, seasonal place settings, or anyone who likes practical decor with a nature-study feel. They are clearly marked Pimpernel Made in England on the cork backs and show honest vintage wear from use and storage.

Details

∙ Era: Vintage; likely late 20th century, exact production date not confirmed
∙ Maker: Pimpernel
∙ Origin: Made in England, per back label
∙ Material: Cork-backed hardboard-style placemats with glossy printed surface
∙ Color: Beige, cream, brown edging, green foliage, and colorful bird illustrations
∙ Size/Measurements: Each placemat measures approximately 16 x 12 inches
∙ Quantity: Set of 4 placemats
∙ Designs included: Baltimore Oriole, Eastern Bluebird, Cardinal, and American Goldfinch
∙ Design notes: Glossy bird illustrations with printed species names, cream inner panel, double-line border, beige outer field, cork backing, rounded corners

Use/display ideas: Dining table, breakfast nook, bird lover gift, cottage kitchen decor, seasonal table setting, nature-themed wall or shelf display

Condition Grade Good

attractive and usable with noticeable wear, scuffs, edge wear, and cork-back staining.

Positives

∙ Complete set of 4 matching Pimpernel placemats
∙ Bird illustrations are colorful, readable, and display well
∙ Species names are visible on the fronts
∙ Cork backs retain Pimpernel “Made in England” labels
∙ Large 16 x 12 inch size works well for table settings
∙ Glossy fronts still have nice visual appeal
∙ Good for bird lovers, cottage kitchens, and vintage table styling

Issues / Wear

∙ Front surfaces show visible scuffs, scratches, handling marks, and light discoloration
∙ Beige borders show age wear, faint staining, and surface marks
∙ Edges and corners show rubbing, finish wear, and small worn spots
∙ Cork backs have visible staining, spotting, dark marks, and age discoloration
∙ Some backs show heavier water-type spotting or storage marks
∙ The glossy finish reflects light, so some surface wear may look more or less visible depending on angle
∙ Not pristine; sold as a used vintage placemat set, clearly shown in the photos

Collector’s Notes

Pimpernel placemats have a loyal following because they combine practical table use with polished illustration-style designs. This songbird set has a gentle nature-study look, with birds that feel familiar and giftable: cardinal, bluebird, oriole, and goldfinch.

They are not perfect, but they are very usable and full of character—the kind of table pieces that make breakfast feel like someone might start identifying backyard birds before the coffee is finished.

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