John Pollex

Confirmed by John Pollex tonight. Late 1970s

Small slipware jug by John Pollex, from his earlier, traditional, phase.

He has changed his mark over time. This jug has a later mark, where as the large jug in the following post has an earlier mark.

Large slipware jug

A little bit different from his old style.....

'old' of course,is relative. He changed from traditional slipware.to the highly coloured items,about 30 years ago...

Not very well worded admittedly. But recently I read a discussion on here that talked about the recreation of "old" styles - including the sort of stunning slip-ware that John Pollex used to do as evidenced by the above posts - and I was intending to contrast it with his vibrant, modern use of colour. He began this about 30 years ago & is still doing it.

I like his 'new' and his 'old' styles

I do also. I wonder how many potters encompass such a range of style.

He put his old slipware chargers up online. Wonderful stuff,

Yes, this one is awe-inspiring.

And the contrast with these could hardly be greater!

..back to reality....50p worth.... perhaps a dog bowl, or for peanuts.... one of the most boring things I own.

I do like the old slip Style like this black thick treacle glaze, a bit like the Thomas Toft Family of potters.

Got this tiny studio vase with two seals impressed on the base. It seems very familiar but not sure when I have seen it before. Any help welcome.

Early John Pollex. Maybe he was trying out a new seal.

Slipware bowl by John Pollex

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Thought I would share this with you, Pollexy people. The above is a large 18" charger dated 1983 on the back and is absolutely phenomenal and apart from some crazing is in perfect condition. I really love his early slipware - so full of character but I also really love his 'new' quirky stuff - a true artist i think.

Marvellous piece. He is a true artist :)

Hi All
Okay...think I've cracked it!
Does anyone know where this large plate comes from?
Thank you in advance

A 5 1/4" jug picked up today, no damage this time!

Cup and saucer

Mark on the above.

Hallo all, I hope you are allwell.
I was around a friends home recently and noticed a large, colourful plate she had on her sideboard. I didn't have my phone/camera with me at the time, but I do recall the Potter's mark underneath the plate. So far I've failed to find it (I'm assuming it means P D): does anyone in this forum recognise this mark?
Thank you.

John Pollex perhaps. Was it black and honey? Slipware?