B R I G L I N . C O M

These are the mass produced sets Briglin produced. I still need a lot of information on these.

The standard patterns were produced to be sold through other shops in London. They were mostly based on nature or strong geometric patterns. They formed the bulk of Briglin's production over the years and are what Briglin is known for. As with all Briglin some items can be very fine whilst other items could be seen as 'less than ideal'. They are not a good representation of the essence of Briglin IMO. Often new potters we started on these ranges as they were not difficult to produce.

This is the list that I have for the standard patterns. It is taken from Anthea's book. Unconfirmed information is marked with a ? I would like to add some sort of dateline to this list if anyone could possibly help? Are there any more?

1. Scroll - 1950's - 1990

Scroll was the longest running standard. I believe it ran from the 1950's till the pottery closed.

2. Willow? - 1979 -?

This is typical of a willow leaf and a very late design. Confirmation required.

3. Daisy? - ? - ?

I am assuming this was 'Daisy' although I have no confirmation.

4. Tyrrells? 1971 - 1973

Again no confirmation. No pictures of this one in the book. I'm assuming that it was unpopular.

5. Fern? 1973 - 1978

This is fern. See AA page 61. for an example of a fern goblet.

6. Sunflower 1972 - ?

A popular pattern. It does vary a lot. There are lots of examples in the book and it adorns the cover.

7. Twist? 1974 - ?

I'm assuming this was twist? See AA page 61.

8. Honeysuckle 1977 - ?

An later inscribed pattern. Again based on nature.

9. Thistle 1975 - ?

One of the latest patterns. Please see the nice decanter and goblet set in the gallery.

10. Water Lily 1978 - ?

Usually grey-blue on a white field. Standard patterns were used on all types of items including the pig in have with lily decoration.

11. Autumn? 1978 - ?

One of the later patterns this represents the fading plants of Autumn that can be found in nature. Confirmation required?

12. Standard? ? - ?

This is an early standard pattern. It is only on a white clay base so it must be early. See AA page 27. Dates unknown?

13. Apples? ? - ?

A very late pattern. Can be seen in AA. Book page 72.

14. Tree

TBC From AR. 01.12.2010

15. Bamboo

TBC From AR. 01.12.2010

Additional Information:

01-11-2009 - This advert came from Richard Howland-Bolton at howlandbolton.com (Thanks for the permission to use the photo Richard). It's a advertising picture from 1975. A B/W Photograph. It's interesting to me how Briglin was advertised and how it was sold. What was being sold in other words. The font looks a lot more modern than I was expecting. I love everything about the image even the dried flowers in the carafe!

The items shown are:

1) Thistle Milk Jug

2) Large Thistle Tea Pot

3) Thistle Tea Cup and Saucer

4) Thistle Carafe (see C13)

5) Thistle Salt / Pepper

6) Thistle Pint Mug

7) Thistle Tall Vase