Perfect Pieces Specialists in British Pottery

It seems that Wareham auctioneer Cottee’s recent Poole Pottery auction was every bit the success that was hoped for – for pictures and an interesting write up see the Poole Room blog. This blog also has an interesting account of the recent Poole Pottery open day, organised at the factory shop by new owners Lifestyle and featuring well-known Poole artists from past and present such as Carol Cutler.

It seems that the factory is definitely closed for good, but that the shop will be retained and is to move to new premises as soon as a suitable location can be found.

The Poole Room sells a wide range of Poole Pottery and other work by former Poole artists from their website.

Poole Pottery’s current troubles have raised interest in the pottery, according to auctioneer John Condie of Cottees in Dorset. The well-known auction house holds two specialist Poole sales each year at its Wareham saleroom, and is currently preparing for its April 28 Poole sale, at which more than 600 lots will be on offer.

The lots on sale range from early Carter, Stabler & Adams (CSA) wares right through to pottery produced shortly before the factory’s closure. Amongst the most desirable pieces are a model of the distinctive “Harry Page” galleon – designed by Harold Stabler and instantly recognisable as a symbol of the Poole Pottery.

Full details in this Bournemouth Echo article.