Michael Tovey - Rowlstone Church Pottery

Hi i have this teapot that has a wooden handle. It is marked with an R in a circle And then what looks like TW .Any idea's who it could be please.

Eclectic-Dorset wrote:...would the R be the thrower and TM decorator ?

R is probably the pottery, and TM the potter's monogram.

This is the other one

https://www.20thcenturyforum.com/t9032-studio-teapot-for-iding

Another nice sgraffito decoration.

oops Naomi well the mark on that teapot is the same for sure , just know one knows who made them surprisingly so as they both seem to be verry well executed .

Possibly another one

https://www.20thcenturyforum.com/t11497-and-another-needing-identification?highlight=identification

Michael Tovey, Rowlstone Pottery Pontilas - there's one with a label on the Odds and Sods thread.

Hi all

Got a new mystery on my hands. Picked up a sweet little coffee set with a creamer. Did have 6 cups and saucers but managed to break one before the pictures. Now have a 5 1/2 set lol. It's clearly marked but struck out on working out who it's by. Hope you guys can help.

I wonder if it might be late period Rodmell Pottery? I have no suggestion for the mark on the base.

Michael Tovey

https://www.20thcenturyforum.com/t11560-michael-tovey-rowlstone#72386

Your a star Naomi. thanks.

Here's a bowl with both mark and label which came as part of a lot at auction yesterday.

I found on online but it didn't give the name of the pottery or potter.

I think it's Michael Tovey

https://www.20thcenturyforum.com/t11560-michael-tovey-rowlstone

The mark is definitely his - the RCP pottery mark doesn't match - perhaps he changed it.

Hi Johners2000
This is definitely a pot of Michael Tovey of Rowlestone Pottery (1930-1991) - my dad! He also had a stamp with a single 'R'. It's a nice one - enjoy it.

Hi guys
Just an update to your long conversation. Michael Tovey (1930-1991) (my dad) set up Rowlestone Church Pottery when he retired. He had been an art and ceramics teacher all his life. Most of his pots were practical as well as beautiful. The oak leaf was his design of choice, as well as dragons and birds. His work seems to be better known now than when he was alive. He would be really pleased that his work was appreciated.
Best wishes.

Many thanks! Wonderful to have that personal information; this is what our website is all about.

Thank you HennyP - it is a beautiful piece.

Unusual design mug - possibly Matthew Tyas with seal under handle (R) maybe, cool piece.

I believe it's Michael Tovey's TM mark, and R for Rowlstone Pottery

Thanks NaomiM! Will check it out.