Derek Fowler Studio Ltd.

Hi

Just for reference really as if it was not labelled I would have though Guernsey or Jersey Pottery.

Also looks a bit like Babbacombe and Lauriana.

Yes I can see that, useful that the label is on it

Hi there,
My mother passed away recently, subsequently I have a exhibition piece that I would love to get more information on. This Moss Pottery piece was a treasured item, dose anyone have any information on this piece?
The pottery stands approximately 450mm high and 1meter in circumference, it has the original globe ( still working) and it is in near perfect condition.  I believe that it was an exhibition piece. I believe this is an unusually large piece from this studio. Has anyone seen this piece before? or dose anyone know more about it. I would like to know what would be an appropriate amount to have it insured for. Any information would be greatly appreciated.


Cheers Tom Szalay

I had moved your original post to the ID My Pottery section incase you weren't sure of the attribution, but I can delete that one if you prefer.

https://www.20thcenturyforum.com/t27935-derek-fowler-studio-limited

We will need to see photos of the item.

https://www.20thcenturyforum.com/t20513-how-to-upload-your-photos

There is a lot of Derek Fowler's work in the UK and it's not as popular as it used to be; you can check sold items on ebay to see what an average sized one would fetch. I'm afraid I dont know how popular a larger exhibition piece would be.

I suspect they were made for display in the shops stocking Derek Fowler pieces. Or maybe a special commission for Bernard Moss's Pottery
It's a nice big piece that would appeal to collectors of Fowler's pieces, especially of family and friends who worked there. I cant give you a valuation for insurance, though, as I haven't managed to find comparable pieces on the market. And if you decided to sell it, the high cost of sending it to a buyer in the UK would affect the price they'd be willing to pay for it.

Dear All, I am a new member of the forum. I worked with Derek Fowler in 1970's, making the various slip-cast items, including the plaster moulds
and controlling the slip mixing etc.
I do not remember a "Chelsea" branch and have often wondered since and having seen a good number of night-lights and storage jars on various sites for sale, whether it was  marketing ploy. Maybe it sounded better than printing "Clapham Junction" on the pieces !?

Welcome to the forum Jon

That’s really interesting. Undoubtedly for marketing purposes, then

Hello, I have a small 'Happy Birthday' vase stamped Derek Fowler on the base

Has anyone seen one like this before? I really like it but don't really know what to do with it, as it seems strange having it on display for the other 364 days a year.

Thanks 

It’s very sweet. Maybe pass it to a relative on their birthday?

Good idea
Perhaps I could and then ask them to wrap it and give back on my birthday.....

Excellent idea.