Fremington Pottery in North Devon, was founded by George Fishley in the early 1800s,[1] the pottery was later taken over by George’s grandson, Edwin Beer Fishley (1832-1912).[2] Studio potters Michael Cardew and Bernard Leach were influenced by their work[1] and Leach called Edwin Beer Fishley “the last of the English peasant potters”.[3]
The pottery was acquired by Brannam Pottery in 1915.[4]
The pottery is best known for its slipware and sgraffito designs.[5]
A number of pots are held in the V&A,[6] a Fremington Pottery mottoware jug by Edwin Beer Fishley is a part of the Burton at Bideford pottery collection.[7] The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon has a large collection[8] and a harvest jug, created for Mary Parminter in 1829 is on display at A La Ronde near Exmouth, Devon.[9]
References
- ^ a b "Fremington Pottery - the Fishley family". www.20thcenturyforum.com. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ^ admin (January 28, 2025). "Fishley Pottery - the essential guide". Antique Collecting. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ^ "North Devon in 100 Objects: 57. The Fishley Beaker – Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon". Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ^ "Heritage Gateway - Results". www.heritagegateway.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ^ "Rare collection of North Devon pottery to go on auction". Great British Life. September 29, 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ^ Fishley, Edwin Beer (1897), Dish, retrieved 2025-11-25
- ^ Williamson, Kate (January 14, 2025). "New North Devon pottery acquisitions on display at The Burton". Burton at Bideford. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ^ "Search Results for "fremington" – Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon". Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ^ "A la Ronde's collection | Devon". National Trust. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
