Pottery purchased in Te Kauwhata 1978 - by Brian Gartside

KarenIrwin Mon 15 Jan - 21:03

My husband and I bought a full dinner set from a small shop in Te Kauwhata in 1978. The pieces have no makers mark but were definitely NZ made. Any ideas?
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Kat & Co. Tue 16 Jan - 7:44

Hi Karen welcome to the forum!
This looks like a plate by Brian Gartside, a great potter, to see more examples of his work, check this link.
https://www.newzealandpottery.net/t972-brian-gartside?highlight=gartside

KarenIrwin Tue 16 Jan - 8:24

I wondered for a long time if it was Gartside but I don't think it is. I have a few of his pieces and Brian always has some sort of mark or label on his work and his style is just a wee bit different to this I think.

Kat & Co. Tue 16 Jan - 16:19

You plate was familiar! I have one too..next to another plate I have marked Ramarama
I still think this maybe early Brian Gartside. What do others think?
You maybe able contact him to be totally certain. cat

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KarenIrwin Tue 16 Jan - 18:51

I should probably clarify at this stage that the set I purchased consisted of 50 pieces - plates, bowls, casseroles, cups and saucers, gravy bowl meat platter - you get the picture. Didn't think Gartside did large sets.

Ev Tue 16 Jan - 19:45

I agree with Kat, that you should contact Brian to see if he made your set, as that is the style he used back then.

KarenIrwin Wed 17 Jan - 16:52

So definitely not Brian Gartside, thanks Brian for the quick reply.

Kat & Co. Wed 17 Jan - 19:37

Oh ok, I hope someone sees this post & may have an answer for you Karen. cat

Ev Wed 17 Jan - 20:30

I have this piece of Brian's work ... and it reminded me of one of your plates

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