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A tribute to Brian Adams (1945-2016)
Sadly, Brian Adams died on 1st October 2016. This blog post is in tribute to Brian, his considerable talent and of course his contribution to Wemyss Ware. Background To those familiar with Wemyss Ware, Brian Adams was well known as … Continue reading
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Tagged Bovey Pottery, Brian Adams, Esther Weeks, Exon Art Pottery, Exon Wemyss, Gordon Povey, Nekola, Wemyss Pig, Wemyss Ware
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Victoria de Rin
Victoria de Rin is undoubtedly the best known of all Wemyss Ware dealers. Her shop, Rogers de Rin, in Chelsea, London carries a Royal Warrant (by appointment to HRH The Prince of Wales, Antique Dealer and Restorer) and has become … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Carr Linford, Chelsea London, De Rin Auction, Esther Weeks, Fife Pottery, Joe Nekola, Karel Nekola, Queen Mother, Rogers de Rin, Roosevelt, Thomas Goode, Victoria de Rin, Wemyss Ware
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The Wemyss Revival (1985 – present)
The Wemyss name was resurrected when Griselda Hill, who had been teaching art in London, became interested in pottery. Her grandmother had owned a large Wemyss pig which she remembered from childhood. In 1984 Griselda moved to Fife and realised … Continue reading
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Tagged Bovey Pottery Museum, Brian Adams, Doulton, Esther Weeks, Exon Pottery, Galle Cat, Griselda Hill Pottery, Kirkcaldy Museum, Pichta, Prince Charles, Thomas Goode, Wemyss Ware
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The Bovey Pottery (1930-1957)
The Bovey Pottery in Bovey Tracey, Devon, England had made some ‘Wemyss like’ ware called Fruit Ware since 1916. However, in 1930 they were fortunate in being able to buy the rights to the Wemyss name along with moulds from … Continue reading
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Tagged Bovey Pottery, Bovey Tracey, Devon, Esther Clark, Esther Weeks, Jan Plichta, Joe Nekola, Joseph Nekola, Plichta, Wemyss Pig
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