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'Mary feels she owes her fascination
with lustres and precious metals to her ancestors who were involved with the Cornish mining industry for many generations'. (from studio leaflet)

Brief Biography
1940 -
born in Helston.
1957-61 - trained at Bournemouth College of Art.
- gained valuable studio experience training with Harry and May Davis at the Crowan Pottery in the early 1960s and later with David Leach in Bovey Tracey, Devon.
1962 - started her own studio in Falmouth.
1970 - opened pottery in Old Kea, near Truro, where she continues to work.

Large Vase
A very good large (for Mary) vase by this very gifted potter. Top quality work.

Size: h.cms Ø.cms
Ref: CC-AB47

Stem Bowl
A good lustre stem bowl by Mary Rich, this example is Mary Rich at her very best. Beautiful delicate geometric pattern and stunning gold lustre. Impressed with the potter's personal, impression.

Size: h.cms Ø.cms
Ref: CC-AB48

Bowl:
A lovely bowl by Mary Rich, the very delicate pattern is inspired by fish scales.

Size: h,cms Ø. cms (rim)
Ref: CC-AB49

Saucer Dish:
A delightful saucer dish by Mary Rich, and as with all of Mary's work, exquisite in every way.

Size: Ø. 13.3 cms (rim)
Ref: OW-MR01

Large Bulbous Vase
A large and stunning bulbous vase by Mary Rich. Porcelain with a unusual soft pink glaze, gold painted pattern. Impressed with the personal backstamp of Mary Rich. A very desirable vase.

Size: h.21.0 cms Ø.18.0 cms
Ref: OW-MR02

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Shallow Footed Dish:
A delightful shallow dish of flared form and standing on a small turned foot. Impressed personal mark (partly obscured by over-fired gold enamel)

Size: Ø. 15.0 cms (rim)
Ref: PM-MR01