Sugar bowl and lid, part of a set, 'Charisma' series, 'Ebony' pattern, shape designed by Martin Hunt, pattern designed by Colin Bentley Rawson and Michael Walker, manufactured by Hornsea Pottery Co. Ltd., England, 1981-1982.

White stoneware sugar bowl and lid. The interior, rim and lid with a cream glaze, the body black, the rim edged with a black line.

Given by John Clappison and the makers

Part of a set [C.271 to C-1986].

This gift is part of 44 objects, arranged privately by John Clappison, chief staff designer at Hornsea. The selection was made by John Mallet and Jennifer Opie, most of the ceramics then being housed in John Clappison’s garage and cellar, the remainder under his care at the Pottery. In 1986 the Pottery was in some difficulties and Mr. Clappison was then alone in seeing the need to save these examples of the factory’s production. The titles given are those used in-house by the factory.

Historical significance: Won Design Centre Award in 1982.

C.271B&C-1986