Jo Lester, born April 1912, was injured in the second world war and was unable to continue his normal work so he decided to earn a living from his hobby - potting. He started in London in 1951 and moved to Freshwater, Isle of Wight, two years later. His work is marked by his first name above the initials 'IOW' in an outline map of the Isle of Wight, sometimes accompanied by the words 'Wightcraft' 'Freshwater' or 'Seaview'.
Jo's work is typically hand thrown with a mixture of banding and sgraffito work - an instantly recognizable style adopted by most of his protégés - but he also used brushed decoration.

Decorative Large Posy Vase 4" in height approximately. Light crazing, age marks on hairline crack at rim.
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