Stig Lindberg
We still admire and refer to the clean Scandinavian aesthetic with our love of IKEA. One of the iconic Swedish designers is Stig Lindberg (1915 - 1982) and man who was far ahead of his time and who designed everything from playing cards to fountains. He was a genius, far ahead of his time, ho's work is still as valid today as it was seventy years ago.
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Stig Lindberg for Gustavesberg Pungo Vase 1950
I thought I should start the gallery with this humble Charles Tustin beaker, a very common item and it's end cracked. I still find the textures and finger wipe in slip wonderful. Charlie worked for many years at Winchcombe and there is a significant amount of his work out there so prices are very reasonable. He left in 1954 when Ray Finch reduces the workforce. His seal is CT, his brothers mark is ST for Sidney Tustin. This is probably a cider beaker.
Micheal Cardew Coffee Pot
Michael Cardew Slipware Jug
Winchcombe Coffee Pot
A studio pottery cofffe jug from the legendary potter Micheal Cardew and the Winchcombe Pottery dating back to the 20th century. This jug measures approx 180mm high and 19cm wide (including handle) and features a simple but effective brush frieze under the glaze in a sandy colour on a brown background. It also has both MC mark and the Winchombe Pottery WP seal to the edge of the base. Sadly this one is missing it's lid.
A studio pottery cofffe jug from the legendary potter Micheal Cardew and the Winchcombe Pottery dating back to the 20th century. This jug measures approx 180mm high and 19cm wide (including handle) and features a simple but effective brush frieze under the glaze in a sandy colour on a brown background. It also has both MC mark and the Winchombe Pottery WP seal to the edge of the base. Sadly this one is missing it's lid.
A studio pottery cofffe jug from the legendary potter Micheal Cardew and the Winchcombe Pottery dating back to the 20th century. This jug measures approx 180mm high and 19cm wide (including handle) and features a simple but effective brush frieze under the glaze in a sandy colour on a brown background. It also has both MC mark and the Winchombe Pottery WP seal to the edge of the base. Sadly this one is missing it's lid.
Leach Pottery Pint Mugs
Blue and green seem to have been the most popular colours. Brown is less common. The blue is not 100% consistent as you would probably expect for items made over a log period of time. One unmarked, one marked with base inscribed X for blue glaze.
Ray Finch Fish Plate
These large platters by Ray Finch (1914-2012) are not uncommon. I missed out on one of the yellow poured glaze plates and I still regret being the under-bidder. This one is stoneware and 350mm diameter (14 inches). Two carp as decoration. This one carries his personal seal on the base rim.
Micheal Cardew Youtube
Micheal Cardew video on Youtube
Ray Finch Youtube
Ray Finch video on Youtube
