Bolingey Perranporth (CORNWALL)

Bolingey Pottery was situated just ouside Perranporth in Cornwall, started in the 1950s by Norman Taylor, a travelling salesman from Coventry. Norman set the pottery up after seeing pots thrown at Lakes Pottery in Truro. By the mid 60's the pottery was well established and he was joined by the very skilled Michael (Mike) Edwards from Lakes. Norman died in Cyprus in 1983 and the pottery carried on for a while with his son Vivian and Mike Edwards, but eventually closing in the 80's (read Antique Explorer July issue for a great article and pics). 2008, becoming very collectable.

dish by norman taylor

Impressed ME Mike Edwards , look out for signed pieces incised NT Norman Taylor and Impressed ME mike edwards , these command higher prices , all pieces are signed bolingey perranporth and underlined , but the signed ones are the most desirable

incised Norman Taylor mark quite rare

8"

Another Bolingey pot, with unusual (?) piercing,John