THE THORNHILL BEQUEST 

The Torquay Pottery Collectors Society is extremely grateful to former member,  the late Brian Thornhill, who lived Nr. Gosport  and bequeathed his collection of Torquay pots to the Society. This was a hugely generous gesture, and  the pots were sold recently by Rendells Auctioneers in Ashburton, Near Newton Abbot in South Devon. This was after TPCS committee member Nick Roberts had visited Brian’s wife and photographed every item , prior to delivering  all the pots to the saleroom, during a subsequent visit to the West Country.

In all some 40 lots went under the gavel, and a total of £1077.00 was raised. After the dreaded auction expenses, a net total of £852.24 has been banked by the Society, which is a most welcome windfall. 

Top price was £120.00 paid for this unusual jug, made by the Tor Vale Pottery (1910-1913) with a stylised cat designed by John Barker.

Our grateful thanks go to Brian Thornhill’s family.

BYLEY MEETING 

The final meeting of the year at Byley in October 2024 was,, as ever, greatly enjoyed by all who attended. 
Unfortunately the numbers of members attending this meeting has not really picked up since the 2020 pandemic and, reluctantly, we now have to re-consider the viability of this meeting. 
Plerase send your views to Liz Frood or Lewis Bond.
tpcsmembership@gmail.com
tpcschair@gmail.com

Zoom Meeting

For members January 19th 2025- see Dates for Your Diary