Description
Individually sold. This beautiful hand crafted fishing boat “Boscastle” is a one of a kind and a wonderful addition to any mantlepiece. Evoking thoughts of the brave fishing crews of Cornwall. Sat on top of the boat is a cheeky, opportunistic seagull, waiting for the fishing crew to return. The item is individually made and completely unique. Built from high quality clay and glazes, high-fired, created to last generations.
As these are handbuilt, once it is sold – the same one will never be available again.
A beautiful piece of art. Perhaps a gift for a friend who needs reminding of the sea.
Approximate Dimensions (some variation as each item is handmade & unique)
Width 16cm
Depth 14cm
Height 18cm
Why Purchase from Penny Pottery?
All items are:
– Handmade and glazed by a single artist – Penny Howarth.
– Twice fired & glazed fired to 1220C. Will last for thousands of years.
– Created using the highest quality clays and glazes.
– Never created from a mold, template.
– Made in small batches increasing rarity of specific designs.
– Sustainably produced with the environment in mind. Fired with electricity from renewable energy provider. Sent using recycled and/or recyclable packing material.
In a world dominated by mass produced items, it is refreshing and exciting to own a piece of hand crafted art, knowing that it is uniquely yours.
Penny is a highly collected ceramic artist of 30+ years, who originally studied at the world renowned Falmouth College of Arts in Cornwall, UK. The Cornish coast is a strong source of inspiration for Penny, many of her pieces recreate the sea; the fishing boats, harbours and cottages precariously perched on the cliff tops where she grew up.
Penny founded PennyPottery in 2020 and sells via galleries in Wales, Cornwall & Surrey + online.
