Cinque Ports Pottery (The Monastery, Rye) Coffee Container

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Cinque Ports Pottery was established in 1956 by former Rye Pottery employee, David Sharp, together with his friend George Cray.  They continued until 1964 when they parted company and George moved to The Monastery with his production being marked as such on the back-stamp.  He was very successful but handed the company over to Jim Elliot (from Iden Pottery) in the 1980's who again changed the back-stamp slightly.  So we can be certain from the back-stamp on this piece that it is George Cray's production and dates from between 1964 and the 1980's.  

Here is a most attractive pottery container from the Cinque Ports Pottery decorated with a pale blue glazed ground marked with the word 'Coffee' to the front and stylised coffee beans around the back (not shown).   It has it's original wooden lid with original rubber seal.   Marked to the base with the circular stamp saying 'CINQUE PORTS POTTERY LTD, THE MONASTERY, RYE'.  A lovely piece of retro British studio pottery.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height  4.5in/11cm   Diameter  4.5in/11cm    Weight  538g

(08/20)