Alex McErlain

by **big ed** January 6th 2015, 1:04 pm

Salt-glazed mugs , made in Lancashire , fired in Rosemary Cochranes Kiln .

Alex was Taught originally by Derek Emms and spent 3yrs under the guidance of Ray Finch at the Winchcombe Pottery .

http://www.studiopottery.co.uk/profile/Alex/McErlain

by **big ed** January 6th 2015, 1:11 pm

ID'd By James Hazelwood as Alex McErlain .

by **dantheman** January 6th 2015, 1:38 pm

by **big ed** January 6th 2015, 1:51 pm

Thanks Dan , nice video , Alex just came onto FB and said it's a long time since he saw these salt glazed mugs .

by **Beege** August 21st 2020, 1:19 pm

Hallo all, I hope you are all well.
Based upon the mark, I am reasonably certain this cup/saucer are by Alex McErlain, however, I'm curious about the four 'chip' marks around the edge of the saucer. Initially I assumed this was owing to the saucer being 'clamped' in one of those dreaded plater holders to hang from a wall, but then this seemed a strange thing to do to the saucer of an accompanying cup.
Does anyone have any ideas on what these 'chips' represent...are they part of the firing process?
Thank you for any help.
Jack.