Re: Celtic (Newlyn & Mousehole)

by yunomi on Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:53 pm

Yeh, I'll have to get some photos sorted.............

Thanks Dan, I can see your on the case.....regards

I am aware of Louise Jinks contact details but I think she left Troika in 1981 well before it closed......

by **dantheman** on Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:12 pm

I also sent an email to Simon Leaper as Bill Fisher was a friend of Eric,Bill even designed some of the Leaper pieces

by **dantheman** on Tue Apr 10, 2012 1:44 pm

I just spoke to Simon then Julian who put me in touch with Maggi who will be joining us here on the forum Most Excellent

by **dantheman** on Tue Apr 10, 2012 2:06 pm

several of the Troika artists moved on to work at Celtic pottery including Ian Box, Leslie Illsley,Peter Ellery and Benny Sirota

by **dantheman** on Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:07 pm

flying free wrote:Unicorn in terracotta - is there some question over this being a Bill Fisher piece now? Unicorn 12 3/4" tall, total piece 17 3/4" tall.
Can't find a sig at the mo and no label. Bought in a shop in Cornwall in the 60's or 70's according to the owner who bought it.
Enjoy.
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Bill and Maggie made lots of these at the Mousehole pottery,the horns were designed to unscrew so they didn't break off when being shipped

by **dantheman** on Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:23 pm

this one is owned by a lady who worked with Bill and Maggi at their Mousehole pottery

by **flying free** on Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:38 pm

Fascinating - it's lovely to see another to add to the two we already know about. And it's quite different to mine. The horn on mine doesn't unscrew, it slots in btw.
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by Celtic_Fan on Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:01 pm

dantheman wrote:I just spoke to Simon then Julian who put me in touch with Maggi who will be joining us here on the forum

That is fantastic new Jumping For Joy

It's amazing how were go years with little 'real' knowledge, then all of a sudden a landslide of info starts.

I just want to know where all the other unicorns/horses are hiding - although I can understand why people are holding onto them.
There is also a 4th of a full horse (at least no horn), which is absolutely stunning - I'm guessing Dan has also seen the pic. We'll have to get permission to post it.

by yunomi on Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:08 pm

Dan a massive thanks for your investigative work, its taking some sinking in that Maggi will be joining the forum, was Julian the key?

Just can't wait to hear the mass of info Maggie will have, a font of knowledge!.......

Tremendous

by **dantheman** on Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:35 pm

yes Julian helped me to get in touch.
Maggi will have a look through the Celtic thread and will point out any errors including any pics of pottery that aren't Celtic or Fisher in origin but we should also ask some questions that Maggi can help us with

any suggestions?

by Celtic_Fan on Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:57 pm

I've a tonne of questions.
A good 'time line' of events and changes would be a real help. I also really do want to know about what I believe (as said much earlier) to be 3 distinct bird designs (at least).

by **flying free** on Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:35 pm

There was one made as a lampbase as well, I think a horse ? but I've not seen a pic of that and my memory for the detail may not be absolutely correct.m

by yunomi on Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:55 pm

A "time line" would be good......And a cast of employees that worked for them through the 60's and 70's......Did the "Folk" range continue right up until the pottery closed or did the "Medallion" range take over completely at some point?

good questions Clap

I did ask about the Medaleon range and the design was a joint effort with Maggie contributing less then her new partner

by yunomi on Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:02 am

Maggie was very resourceful and "The Observer" ran a story on her satchels/bags that she made.........

Brain Jasper and Alan Brough were thier main throwers I think........

At one point 14 people worked there.

by **dantheman** on Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:41 pm

Celtic_Fan wrote:
flying free wrote:To Celtic-fan - I've just realised who your queen plate reminds me of so much..... Dame Maggie Smith! it's been bugging me ever since you posted it.
?? Will have to do a search to see what you mean.

Dan - that is what I understand. Medalion was brought 'to the party' by Eve when he joined maggie.
You frequently see Newlyn pieces credited to Bill Fisher. This seems to be just to attract attention to the piece.

Good to hear a little from Ian. Somebody really does need to interview those involved and write a book - before it is too late. Last I read Bill was still alive and living in a carehome and maggie is doing something totally different (can't remember what at moment). I'm sure there would be a demand for such a book - I'd deffinately buy one.

actually it was a joint effort but Maggie didn't contribute quite as much to the design