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Posted 10 months ago
bretbylover
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I acquired my first piece of Bretby Art pottery about 20 years ago. I's one of the three-sided pieces in the first photo. It has a flown glaze with metallic highlights. There was an instant attraction. I had no idea that it was as old as it is. I discovered that a couple of old pieces that had been on my Grandparent's mantle, are Bretby pottery, as well. It's been in my life since I was a child. I'm particularly drawn to the flowing glazes and the purposefully pinched and prodded shapes. I just opened a cupboard and snapped away for the first three photos, so there may be some Beswick pottery mixed in. Hope you enjoy!
Art PotteryThe art pottery movement began in the 1870s in America and Britain, coincid…
wow , these are very beautiful:)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks very much, BELLIN68