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Pottery => British & Irish => Topic started by: Anne E.B. on January 07, 2009, 05:20:51 PM

Title: Huge pebble vase marked 'Mullion'
Post by: Anne E.B. on January 07, 2009, 05:20:51 PM
Bought this huge pebble vase a couple of days ago.  Its a bit different from the other pebble vases that I've got which actually look like pebbles.  At the moment it remains a mystery, although its marked 'Mullion' on the base and has the remains of a label with just ENGLAND and what looks like 062 just about showing. 

Its an old piece and is unlike anything made by Trecarne Pottery (Michel Roux) in Mullion, or pre Michel Roux when Norman Underhill owned the pottery making ceramic sculptures.  It might be from just a smaller pottery.  Another 'must visit and investigate' trip.  Fortunately its not too far away, so if I find out anything, I'll report back.

It reminds me of those majolica dishes that TC knows about. :)
Title: Re: Huge pebble vase marked 'Mullion'
Post by: Lustrousstone on January 07, 2009, 07:32:42 PM
That's lovely, just don't poke your fingers in the holes - they might get bitten!
Title: Re: Huge pebble vase marked 'Mullion'
Post by: Anne E.B. on January 08, 2009, 03:51:17 PM
I think I've discovered the origins of the piece following a visit to Mullion today ;D  Our first port of call was Trecarne Pottery, where I met Michel Roux, who is absolutely lovely, and that French accent (swoon ;)).   He spent some time talking to me about his work, and I've got my eye on a gorgeous celadon bowl which is now on my birthday list.

Next port of call was the village itself.  No other pottery studios, but a couple of galleries selling various art stuff.  The owner of one remembered a pottery workshop many, many years ago in the late 60s which was now a private house, but couldn't remember the name of the owner. 

Things were looking a bit bleak, so we decided to pop into the fish 'n' chip shop before heading back home.  Whilst waiting for the fish to fry I just happened to ask one of the three ladies who worked there if they knew who could have made the piece.  Can't believe my luck!  They knew the name of the owner of the  studio/workshop of the now private house, and confirmed that they use to inscribe pieces with 'Mullion'.

Frank and Jane Day worked from there in the 1960s.  Frank had a kiln in the back garden.  According to the chippie ladies, Jane was a little bit of a character.  She had long bright purple hair which was plaited and wrapped around her head, with kiss-curls on her forehead, and 'shockingly' wore a chain around her ankle, which in those days was considered risque.  The shop was called 'The Blue Monkey'.  Both Frank and Jane are long deceased. 



Title: Re: Huge pebble vase marked 'Mullion'
Post by: Anne on January 08, 2009, 07:47:36 PM
Wow! Anne, well done you, that's great info.  :clap:

 :pst:  And were the fish'n'chips worth waiting for?  ;D
Title: Re: Huge pebble vase marked 'Mullion'
Post by: Anne E.B. on January 08, 2009, 08:21:30 PM
Quote from: Anne on January 08, 2009, 07:47:36 PM
Wow! Anne, well done you, that's great info.  :clap:

 :pst:  And were the fish'n'chips worth waiting for?  ;D

THE best fish 'n' chips ever ;D
Title: Re: Huge pebble vase marked 'Mullion'
Post by: Lustrousstone on January 09, 2009, 12:43:32 PM
What a worthwhile day out. Did they work in the pottery attached to the gift shop + flat that's now for sale (http://www.mullion-cove.com/Business%20For%20Sale/Business%20For%20Sale.htm)?

I spent some time pondering on whether we could raise the dosh
Title: Re: Huge pebble vase marked 'Mullion'
Post by: Anne E.B. on January 09, 2009, 04:35:23 PM
Can't be  that one Christine.  The former Blue Monkey has been a private house for many years, although I didn't know where it was and should have asked.  May be next time - meaning more f.&.c's ;D  (that one's up for sale too).  Oooh how exciting, are you thinking of having an arty/craft shop????  Just to wet your appetite, took these pics. whilst there.   Check out the rock formation - or is it a large seal???? :o ;D
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/DSCF3276.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/DSCF3270.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/DSCF3280.jpg
Title: Re: Huge pebble vase marked 'Mullion'
Post by: Anne on January 09, 2009, 05:32:28 PM
Ohhhhh I love that sea/rocks photo! I've never been to Cornwall - shall put it on my list of places to go one day. :)
Title: Re: Huge pebble vase marked 'Mullion'
Post by: Lustrousstone on January 09, 2009, 06:52:41 PM
No, not really. I just don't want to be in Warrington any more. you'd love Cornwall Anne, we do...
Title: Re: Huge pebble vase marked 'Mullion'
Post by: antiquerose123 on January 15, 2009, 12:18:55 AM
Quote from: Anne E.B. on January 09, 2009, 04:35:23 PM
Can't be  that one Christine.  The former Blue Monkey has been a private house for many years, although I didn't know where it was and should have asked.  May be next time - meaning more f.&.c's ;D  (that one's up for sale too).  Oooh how exciting, are you thinking of having an arty/craft shop????  Just to wet your appetite, took these pics. whilst there.   Check out the rock formation - or is it a large seal???? :o ;D
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/DSCF3276.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/DSCF3270.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/DSCF3280.jpg

Beautiful pixs.....................Wish I was there  :boohoo: :boohoo: :boohoo: