Early Winchcombe Pottery slip trailed dish.
It measures 22cm in length, 20 cm in width, 4.5cm tall.

The dish only has the Winchcombe stamp impressed in the base.

It is in good condition free from any damage including any chips, cracks, repairs or renovation.

John Edgeler was a lover of country pottery, a collector and archivist of Winchcombe pottery and in particular Michael Cardew’s work whilst at Winchcombe. John lived at Winchcombe and wrote several excellent books on the subject including the one I have referenced at the end of my listing.
“Michael Cardew and the West Country Slipware tradition.

He also curated the Winchcombe pottery museum which contained examples of their work. John passed away in 2022.


In his book he identifies the clay used at Winchcombe and dates it.

From that book the white flecks present in the base indicate that it was made from either Combrew clay used 1927-1931 or Winchcombe Orchard clay 1932-1939.

The issue which complicates the dating is that in 1928 the pottery used a mixture of both.

I thought initially that it was likely Combrew clay rather than Orchard because of the colour but it is possible it is made from the combination of both in 1928.


My asking price reflects the age and generally good condition of the dish which is excellent given it will soon be an antique.


Obviously the decision regarding who produced this dish and its worth is yours.