Julian Bellmont, High Street Pottery, Kintbury

Nice pieces Naomi

His functional pottery I think is very good, I'd quite like to have one of his mugs to use at some point

Are you sure the goblet is porcelain? Looks like very fine stoneware in the pictures.

Regarding the glaze effects, I've no idea Naomi I don't know a lot about the difference in glaze effects between stoneware and porcelain. Especially as Julian Bellmont's work appears to be made from what I'd personally consider a porcelaneous stoneware (Due to the colour and fineness).

My comment was going by the tone of clay on the foot rim, as to me that looks more like fine stoneware.

Some clay body's are obvious to tell apart, but there are quite a few potters who work in mediums that seem to fall in-between the main 3 categories.

I love the jugs by the way

small lustrous pot, looks like the glaze has been applied over a scratched surface.  Marked underneath, but i don't know the mark.

Dear Forum

Small well formed porcelain bowl with attractive decoration. Approx 5” in diameter, 2” in height. Signature to base. Wondered if it was Aldermaston and if so who was the maker and when that may have been?

Thanks in advance for your help

Kindest

Is it by Laurence McGowan??

Don't think it's McGowan Sbro they all have that MG mark - its Aldermaston ilk but white earthenware. Have you checked the Aldermaston marks thread

Naomi strikes again

Thanks Naomi. Looked at Aldermaston marks and got a bit snow blind hence reaching out for help!

Appreciate your time and expert eye as always!

Not seen those Bellmont goblets before - nice

Thanks again all. Wouldn’t have got anywhere near solving this one left to my own devices. I think I dreamt about Aldermaston marks last night!