China matching service specialising in poole pottery, denby, hornsea and royal doulton. Heirloom was so popular that in the 70s most people owned something from the range. Mar 27, 20 john clappisons elegance range for hornsea pottery. Contrast was produced by hornsea pottery from 1974 to1992. It exported its wares to 56 countries around the world and also produced items for bhs, harods, marks and spencer, and next. If you are looking for a cheap and creative way to add color and life into your interior, then look no further than ceramic plates. Sep 21, 2007 hornsea pottery s head designer in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Hello and welcome to the facebook hornsea pottery collectors page which is run by the hornsea pottery collectors research society.
Following handthrowing the pots were dipped in coloured slip and bands of coloured clay were applied while to pot revolved on a turntable. Hornsea pottery john clappison world collectors net. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. I met john when he talked to collectors about his work at a ceramic study. I kind of want to get this book on his life and work. This is a discussion forum, enabling collectors to exchange information, contacts and advertise items for sale. We buy and sell all other makes of tableware and ship worldwide. One of the green hornsea pots has a chip on the base rim. Its people, processes and products first edition by heckford, brian, jakes, brian isbn. Its people, processes, and products 9780952682806 by heckford, brian and a great selection of similar new, used. Hornsea pottery was originaly located in the seaside town of hornsea in the east riding of yorkshire, england their earliest pieces included character jugs and posy vases with attached animal figures. We are keen collectors of hornsea pottery and have served on the committee of the hornsea pottery collectors and research society for many years as membership secretary secretary and vice chairman until our recent retirement, this site is for the benefit of other people who are bitten by the hornsea bug. Now memories of the distinctive look of tableware ranges once made by hornsea pottery have inspired a new art trail.
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Most interesting photos from hornsea pottery collectors pool. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Oct 6, 2015 during 1963, hornsea decided to employ a thrower to make stoneware slip items on a potters wheel. John clappisons elegance range for hornsea pottery. Hornsea pottery news newspapers books scholar jstor june 2014 learn how. Hornsea tablewares were sold worldwide for over 20 years. In sharp contrast to the factories industrialised slipcasting methods it was considered a possible tourist attraction. In love with retro hornsea pottery crafternoon treats.
Hornsea had a london office and showroom in high holborn. See todays hornsea pottery mugs for sale, best offer and auction. It was hornsea pottery s most successful range and sold throughout the world. Jul 28, 2014 the phenomenal increase in collecting hornsea pottery, particularly since the formation of the hornsea pottery collectors and research society, has. Plans for further development at hornsea were frustrated by local government objections, so locations outside the town were sought. Mark lectures widely and is an arts society nadfas accredited lecturer, a member of the. Welcome to the hornsea pottery collectors and research society website. Browse our great selection of hornsea dinnerware and dining collections. Hornsea produced tableware and storage jars, as well as commemorative mugs and decorative ornaments. Our late vicepresident, brian heckford, wrote the book hornsea pottery 1949 89 its people, processes and products. I was very grateful to be given two authoritative and definitive books on hornsea pottery. Hornsea cat cruet john clappison design for the innovative northeastern pottery company in england, home decorating magazines inexpensive, elegant and versatile, pottery is a worthwhile addition to your home, and you should definitely consider getting some for your interior design project. Its people, processes, and products heckford, brian on.
Any member of the group can post a message which is received via email by all other members. Stylish set of salt n pepper shakers, will look a treat on the dinner table. I mainly collect susie cooperi met her in 1990that was exciting. She worked from home, and took her completed models to hornsea pottery on the bus. He designed pieces such as elegance and tricorn for hornsea pottery whilst attending the hull college of arts and crafts. Buy hornsea pottery vases and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Our late vicepresident, brian heckford, wrote the book hornsea pottery 194989 its people, processes and products. Antique collectors club as trade increased, in 1957 the rawson brothers arranged for john to spend a. Oct 9, 2015 links to museums and collectors of hornsea pottery.
Hornsea pottery stripes like the idea of leaving rim or spot or handle decoration free hornsea pottery my dad made the molds for these. My generation have craved to break free from the brown and tired designs, large floral prints, oranges, purples and lime. Hornsea pottery, also known as hornsea freeport, is a pottery factory in hornsea in the east riding of yorkshire was founded by brothers colin rawson and desmond rawson with funding from a local business man, philip clappison 1949. It is a complete reference to hornsea pottery, its people, processes and products.
When the family moved to hornsea and philip clappison, johns father, started to support hornsea pottery, and the founders of the pottery, colin and desmond rawson, saw great potential in john clappison. This book lists 99% of all known hornsea pottery, along with historical notes, reference numbers, colour photographs and a complete history of hornsea pottery. Dorothy marion campbell 11 january 1911 in hedon, yorkshire 3 october 2005 in east riding of yorkshire was an english potter early in 1954 marion replied to hornsea potterys advertisement in the hull daily mail for a modeller in clay and was invited to work for the rawson brothers. The love of things retro has blossomed in the last 10 years, which is hard to get your head around if you grew up in the 1970s. Making this a definitive guide to hornsea pottery decorative ware. Hornsea potterys head designer in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Mar 29, 2011 ive been wanting to share my collection of hornsea pottery for some time and provide a good reference for other collectors. Hornsea pottery reference collectors book 194989 1st ed 1998. The brand was first established in 1997 by founder mark neale and now serves over 4 million outdoorloving customers a year. May 10, 2010 most of my favorite pieces were designed by john clappison. Hornsea pottery collectors weekend event posted on august 28, 2014 march 26, 2015 by mark hill having missed the opportunity last year, i was delighted to be able to attend the annual hornsea pottery collectors event last week, held as part of the hornsea freeport s nostalgia weekend.
Unfollow hornsea pottery to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Many hornsea pottery designers, modellers and technicians contributed to scarborough pottery so it can be difficult to distinguish between the two. All society members and prospective members are invited to join the hornsea pottery yahoo group. Hornsea pottery hornsea pottery collectors and research society. An official biography gone to pot, the life and work of john clappison by pauline coyle was published in april 2007. An online directory of hornsea pottery collated by brian monkman. Clappisons pieces are recognised as some of the best in postwar industrial ceramics. Vintage elegant contrast hornsea pottery dinner sugar bowl creamer set modernist medium serving brown table unique english 1970s ls. Hornsea pottery memories inspire stunning new art trail. Vintage hornsea pottery pricevalue guide, valuation. Aug 28, 2014 hornsea pottery collectors weekend event posted on august 28, 2014 march 26, 2015 by mark hill having missed the opportunity last year, i was delighted to be able to attend the annual hornsea pottery collectors event last week, held as part of the hornsea freeport s nostalgia weekend. The smaller pig money box below was designed by john clappison but only a version with a bank of piggyland screen print went into production at hornsea pottery. I went to the hornsea pottery with school when i was about 11. Find great deals on ebay for hornsea pottery and hornsea pottery mugs.
My own collection is based around the vases which hornsea produced excluding the fauna series. It is perfectly located as a base for exploring all the east coast has to offer, from hornsea with its awardwinning blue flag beach and many attractions, to hornsea mere, historic wassand hall, and other resorts just a few minutes drive away. Hornsea pottery was a business located in the coastal town of hornsea in the east riding of yorkshire, england. Hornsea pottery was set up at hornsea, yorkshire in 1949 by desmond and colin rawson. A number of hornsea pottery collectors also have web sites, our society researcher has hers at uk. Salt n pepper dinner table stuffed peppers stylish collection salt and pepper dinner party table salt n pepa dinning table. Hornsea freeport also offers far more than the average factory outlet shopping village. Hornsea pottery reference collectors book 194989 1st ed 1998 see more.
Rare hornsea pottery stoneware slip vases and planters at the annual hornsea collectors fair. In fact, at the height of its fame, production couldnt keep up with demand. The pottery was founded in 1949, in a small terraced house, by brothers colin and desmond rawson with funding from local business man, philip clappison. Very comprehensive book, great for collectors, full of pictures. In 1976 contrast received the accolade of being added to the permanent collection at the victoria and albert museum in london. Mark is an author, publisher, tv presenter, and the leading specialist dealer in postwar czechoslovakian glass. The company always produced earthenware tableware and ornaments in designs fashionable for their time. John clappison obituary art and design the guardian. Hornsea produced patterns such as bronte, tapestry and saffron, as well as, of course, heirloom. Factory outlet shopping hornsea freeport outlet shopping. The designers you should be collecting now, before their. Hornsea pottery collectors weekend event mark hill antiques. Hornsea pottery 1960s imprest vases at the annual hornsea pottery.
Best hornsea pottery products from collectables corner. See todays vintage hornsea pottery for sale, best offer and auction. Hornsea oven to tableware contrast england brown creamer. He has been an expert on the bbc antiques roadshow since 2007, and copresented four primetime tv shows on antiques, collecting and interiors for bbc2, including two series of collectaholics. Mountain warehouse is the largest outdoor retailer in the uk with over 260 stores worldwide. At its zenith, this remarkable pottery employed over four hundred people. Most of my favorite pieces were designed by john clappison. Ive been wanting to share my collection of hornsea pottery for some time and provide a good reference for other collectors.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. See more ideas about hornsea pottery, pottery, mugs. They specialized in tableware with elegant contemporary designs. I would really love to write a book on john clappisonhe is such a great man and so down to earth. This is the place to be for all things relating to hornsea. During the 1960s, hornsea pottery had become the biggest employer in the town and hornsea pottery had become so successful that the need for increased production called for expansion. Antique collectors club as trade increased, in 1957 the rawson brothers arranged for john to spend a year at the royal college of. Its products probably still reside in kitchen cupboards across the land. This book brings into focus the scope and variety of johns work with his full knowledge and cooperation. A collection of hornsea pottery, comprising various ranges, including taurus and sagittarius dishes, some studio items, trinket boxes, honey jar, plus various others, hand painted, some transfer printed, including war of the roses tankards, figures etc condition. Oct 07, 2007 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Retro design fans will love hornsea crockery from the 60s and 70s. Thanks its the homestead range 1965 and it is a vinegar bottle the scarcer one is the light blue flames on a dark blue background. Hornsea pottery imprest vases at the annual hornsea pottery collectors fair.