Cinque Ports pottery, Rye (Sussex).

by **Pip** February 8th 2008, 11:35 am

Cinque Ports Pottery was established in 1956 by former Rye Pottery employee, David Sharp, together with his friend George Cray. They continued until 1964 when they parted company and George moved to The Monastery with his production being marked as such on the back-stamp. He was very successful but handed the company over to Jim Elliot (from Iden Pottery) in the 1980's who again changed the back-stamp slightly.

by **Pip** February 22nd 2008, 10:10 am

Large tankard/mug - late 1950s/early 1960s production.

Cinque Ports pottery, Rye (Sussex). IMG_6531

by **dantheman** June 15th 2009, 4:25 pm

Cinque Ports pottery, Rye (Sussex). 100_0126

I just bought this lovely set of cups,saucers and tea plates,stamped Cinque Ports Pottery, The Monastery Rye

by **bistoboy** July 15th 2009, 11:48 pm

Cinque Ports pottery, Rye (Sussex). Rye_mo10

Cinque Ports pottery, Rye (Sussex). Rye_mo11

bought today. any idea of date?

thanks

by tudorrose October 20th 2009, 7:01 pm

Hi,

Have purchased a few bits of pottery this last weekend and am trying to establish a little more. (Only pots we have are W.German). Each mug is backstamped, saucers are unmarked. Heavily crazed inside. Wondered what range they might be from (if any), and how old they might be, and any other info or ref points anyone may have.

Many thanks in advance, M & S

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Cinque Ports pottery, Rye (Sussex). Dscf0818

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by **Davee** October 20th 2009, 7:19 pm

Have a look at this link, lots of info and examples Cinque Ports Pottery, have a look at the entry for Rye Pottery & Iden Pottery as well, their history is interlinked.

http://www.studiopottery.com/cgi-bin/mp.cgi?item=74

http://www.studiopottery.com/cgi-bin/mp.cgi?item=73

http://www.studiopottery.com/cgi-bin/mp.cgi?item=133

by **dantheman** October 20th 2009, 7:58 pm

going by the style & colour I would say they are from the early 70's

by Globall6 March 21st 2012, 3:48 pm

by **flying free** July 30th 2012, 10:57 pm

Hope I can remember how to add pics :) I don't often buy pots but just occasionally I see something I can't resist - this is one of them bought recently. A massive Cinque Ports urn or vase 9 1/2" tall by 71/2" wide, wonderful colours and a very unusual design.

Cinque Ports pottery, Rye (Sussex). Cinque10

Cinque Ports pottery, Rye (Sussex). Cinque10

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by **Oldmagpie** March 21st 2013, 8:10 pm

by **NaomiM** November 9th 2014, 2:59 pm

Unmarked goblet but it's the right shape and decoration for Cinque Ports

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Cinque Ports pottery, Rye (Sussex). Img_8212

by **NaomiM** January 22nd 2015, 10:21 pm

Cinque Ports posy bowl

Cinque Ports pottery, Rye (Sussex). Cinque10

Cinque Ports pottery, Rye (Sussex). Cinque11

by **studio-pots** January 22nd 2015, 10:39 pm

That's the earliest mark, Naomi, 1956-7 and the best period by far. The pottery was run by David Sharp and his business partner, George Gray, and at that time was at the Bank Buildings in the Mint.

So it was designed, thrown and decorated by David Sharp.

The only Cinque Ports Pottery that was ever worth real money.

by **NaomiM** January 22nd 2015, 11:45 pm

Cheers, SP Excellent

by **NaomiM** December 9th 2015, 7:05 pm

Rye Cinque Ports piggy bank

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Cinque Ports pottery, Rye (Sussex). Image186

Cinque Ports pottery, Rye (Sussex). Image187

Cinque Ports pottery, Rye (Sussex). Image188

by **Clarehelen** June 16th 2021, 10:51 am

Please can anyone identify this attractive coffee pot. I feel I should know who made it - it looks quite familiar, but it isn't marked. It is made of white clay with a matt green glaze and black circle markings. it dates to about the 1970s. It stands 10.5" tall with lid.
Thanks for your help.