The
Boscean Pottery in St. Just is forced to close this year following the death of
its owner, Beth Marshall, in late February this year.
The
Pottery was founded in 1962 by Leach Pottery apprentice Scott Marshall and
Leach student Richard Jenkins. The pair had great success, producing rustic
pottery for London markets, and also employed apprentices in its early years.
From the 1970’s and onwards the Pottery was run by Scott Marshall who’s
prolific output of kitchenware and ovenware supplied local customers and annual
visitors up until his death in 2008.
For
the last 3 years the workshop and gallery had been run by well-known potter,
Jacob Bodilly.
Jacob
had trained at the Leach Pottery in St Ives when it reopened in 2008 and went
on to run Boscean Pottery after his training.
During
the three years he spent at Boscean Pottery he enjoyed success with annual
exhibitions and commissions from the Eden Project, Kurt Jackson and English
Heritage. Jacob spent his time reviving the Pottery workshops and customer
base, whilst writing a book about the sites history.
Following
Boscean Pottery’s closure in March, Jacob has set about relocating his entire
practice to Devon, near the hamlet of Greenham, on the Devon/Somerset border.
This has come as a shock to many but although born in Cornwall, Jacob spent
much of his life in Devon and is moving to be closer to friends and family.
The
Pottery is now empty and the vast collection of its studio pottery and
furniture will be sold at auction on the 10th and 11th of
July next month at David Lay auctions’, Penzance. The lots contain rare pieces
made at the Leach Pottery and a substantial amount of William Marshall studio pottery
and Scott Marshall kitchenware. The auction will also contain up to 50 contemporary
pots by Jacob Bodilly.
Jacob
urges people that these are the last works to be made at the historic site and
this auction hopes to make them accessible to the public and collectors.
Jacob
extents his gratitude to Beth Marshall and her family for their support over
the last three years and would like to thank all visitors and customers that
have supported Boscean Pottery over its 52 year legacy.
News
of Jacob’s new workshop will be posted on this blog: https://jacobbodillypottery.blogspot.com
For
information on the auction go to:
01736 361414
And
information and details regarding Jacob Bodilly Pottery:
jacobbodillyphoto.blogspot.com
Boscean Pottery 2013
Scott Marshall and Richard Jenkins at the Pottery circa 1965
Scott Marshall circa 1990
Scott Marshall throwing jars circa 1965
