Other work by John Clappison.
These
were considered by Colin Rawson director of Hornsea pottery to be aesthetically
and technically the best pieces every made by Hornsea pottery.
The
wall plaques were 4 inches x 8 inches on an afrormosia wood backing. Red clay was used. Screen-printed, and the
designs were sometimes enhanced by a series of coloured red-clay circular
buttons. Coloured to add to the effect.
MUGS AND TANKARDS.
John
Clappison was noted for his innovative designs. He pioneered screen-printing
onto ceramics. His wry sense of humour is depicted in his mugs and tankard
collection [Mugs]
