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Catalogue compiled by ANDY VIOLET Although originally produced as a catalogue to accompany a major exhibition of Torquay pottery, held in Newton Abbot, Devon, in September 2001, this is undoubtedly the best beginners' overview of the subject of Torquay pottery currently available. Produced in A5 format, with 80 pages and card covers, it contains full colour captioned photographs of all the four hundred and seventy one pots which appeared in the exhibition. In addition, there are over eighteen pages of text, giving a good outline history of all of the potteries in the Torquay area; which existed between 1869, when the Watcombe Pottery commenced manufacture, and 1969, when the little St Marychurch Pottery closed (some seven years after Watcombe had closed its doors). After reading this catalogue, the complete beginner will have a broad understanding of the incredibly wide range of wares manufactured by the Torquay potteries and will, furthermore, come to appreciate them in their historical perspective. Even the more advanced collector will be delighted and amazed by the number of different patterns and shapes which remain to be collected; although, even this wide assortment only really scratches the surface. This publication is available to members at £6.00. Prices apply to the United Kingdom only; additional overseas postage will be charged at cost. If you would like to purchase this publication, click here to send your order to the Shop Manager.
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Updated 28 April 2008