Fremington Pottery
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Fremington Pottery in North Devon, was founded by George Fishley in the early 1800s,[1] the pottery was later taken over by George’s grandson, Edwin Beer Fishley (1832-1912).[2] Studio potters Michael Cardew and Bernard Leach were influenced by their work[1] and Leach called Edwin Beer Fishley “the last of the English peasant potters”.[3]
The pottery was acquired by Brannam Pottery in 1915.[4]
The pottery is best known for its slipware and sgraffito designs.[5]
A number of pots are held in the V&A,[6] a Fremington Pottery mottoware jug by Edwin Beer Fishley is a part of the Burton at Bideford pottery collection.[7] The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon has a large collection[8] and a harvest jug, created for Mary Parminter in 1829 is on display at A La Ronde near Exmouth, Devon.[9]