A charming handmade studio pottery honey or preserve pot by Devon potter Nicholas “Nick” Hillyard of Axminster Pottery.
The pot has a rich mottled green glaze with contrasting dark brown edging and is decorated around the body with individually drawn bees in brown and yellow. It comes with its original fitted lid, which has an intentional opening for a honey spoon or serving spoon.
The unglazed terracotta base is incised “AXMINSTER” with the potter’s “N.H.” monogram underneath.
ABOUT THE POTTER
Nick Hillyard is an established West Country studio potter associated with both Membury and Axminster Pottery in Devon. He is known for handmade functional earthenware featuring colourful slips, intricate freehand decoration and designs influenced by Oriental and traditional European folk pottery. He has also taught pottery and exhibited through galleries in the West Country.
CONDITION
In good pre-owned condition with attractive age-related glaze crazing and natural variations associated with handmade studio pottery. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition.
Please note that a serving spoon is not included.
Approximate measurements:
Height including lid: 13 cm Diameter at widest point: 7 cm
A distinctive piece of collectable Devon studio pottery that is both decorative and practical.