NEW ZEALAND POTTERY
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.
Latest topics
» Titian Studio Presley Ware V117 stunning lustre glaze
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns EmptyYesterday at 16:02 by kitsch

» Name this plate
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns EmptyWed 6 Nov - 8:44 by Ev

» Name this plate
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns EmptyTue 5 Nov - 17:13 by Shirley Wells

» Lots of images of named bricks
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns EmptyTue 5 Nov - 15:15 by Ev

» Shape 21 - 8 is my new favourite vase!
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns EmptyTue 5 Nov - 15:09 by Ev

» slightly different bathroom ware 1455 Soap Holder and the 1456 Tumbler
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns EmptyTue 5 Nov - 14:10 by Ev

» Whimsical ducks
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns EmptySun 3 Nov - 22:28 by MargaretB

» Kermiko Tangaroa bottle
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns EmptySun 3 Nov - 8:25 by Ev

» Identify this mug
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns EmptySat 2 Nov - 17:23 by JanPots

Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns

5 posters

Go down

Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Empty Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns

Post  Maryr Mon 10 Nov - 17:14

For the gallery: Here is a mark and sticker for Michael and Betty Block who also called themselves Origin by the look of this sticker. Thanks to Whangarei's Habitat for Humanity shop.
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Michae10
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Michae11
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Michae12

And here are a couple of unknowns... at least not known to me, but I find studio pottery pretty mysterious!
Nice jug, flat dry base tho. These are in my friend Lois's kitchen.
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Jug_un10
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Jug_un11
And this one.. with a very odd complex mark, a slightly dodgy photo taken on my phone in low light.
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Jug_un12
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Jug_un13

Lastly Greg Barron. Yay that's one I KNOW!
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Greg_b10
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Greg_b11
Maryr
Maryr

Number of posts : 1994
Location : Whangarei
Registration date : 2011-11-17

Back to top Go down

Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Empty Re: Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns

Post  Ev Mon 10 Nov - 17:20

Oh my, that first red and blue pot doesn't look like the Block's work or mark.  Kat posted this mark the other day and we discussed it.  I will have to find it now.
I'm not familiar with the other marks except for my pottery hero Greg Barron Smile

Found it as it wasn't far away ....
https://www.newzealandpottery.net/t5730-suzanne-bloch-jorgensen

I wonder if that sticker fell off something else .....?


Last edited by Ev on Mon 10 Nov - 17:24; edited 1 time in total
Ev
Ev
Admin

Number of posts : 17978
Location : Sth Auckland New Zealand
Interests: : NZ Studio Pottery and NZ Pottery History
Registration date : 2008-08-28

http://newzealandpottery.net

Back to top Go down

Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Empty Re: Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns

Post  Maryr Mon 10 Nov - 17:23

Maybe the Blocks had a shop and the sticker relates to that?
Maryr
Maryr

Number of posts : 1994
Location : Whangarei
Registration date : 2011-11-17

Back to top Go down

Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Empty Re: Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns

Post  Ev Mon 10 Nov - 17:40

I've added the Michael and Betty Block sticker to the Gallery thanks Val, as we may not see another.
Ev
Ev
Admin

Number of posts : 17978
Location : Sth Auckland New Zealand
Interests: : NZ Studio Pottery and NZ Pottery History
Registration date : 2008-08-28

http://newzealandpottery.net

Back to top Go down

Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Empty Re: Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns

Post  Kat & Co. Mon 10 Nov - 17:50

There is a slight difference in the marks, where the B comes together in the middle is different on each mark maybe theyare both correct theres lots of Michael Block pottery around up here Im sure this blue is correct for him too.






Kat & Co.
Kat & Co.

Number of posts : 2321
Location : Whangarei
Registration date : 2012-12-03

Back to top Go down

Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Empty Re: Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns

Post  Ev Mon 10 Nov - 18:03

Gosh and then there is that Bill Schiessel mark that looks the same!
I've seen many marks from the Blocks, but never one like this Kat, though I have seen red and blue glazing at times.  We will have to keep this on the burner for now.  I will put both marks together and check them out.  Suzanne is famous for her red and blue glazing.

Suzanne's on the left ... Val's on the right.
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Bloch-10Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Sb10
Ev
Ev
Admin

Number of posts : 17978
Location : Sth Auckland New Zealand
Interests: : NZ Studio Pottery and NZ Pottery History
Registration date : 2008-08-28

http://newzealandpottery.net

Back to top Go down

Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Empty Re: Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns

Post  Ev Mon 10 Nov - 18:07

Check out Suzanne's page on nzpotters.com

http://www.nzpotters.com/MembersPages/Member.cfm?memberID=499&regionName=Wellington/Western%20Districts&action=list&MenuGroup=Membership

Hehe then check out this auction ...
http://www27.trademe.co.nz/pottery-glass/porcelain-pottery/other-nz-manufacturers/auction-791450060.htm
Ev
Ev
Admin

Number of posts : 17978
Location : Sth Auckland New Zealand
Interests: : NZ Studio Pottery and NZ Pottery History
Registration date : 2008-08-28

http://newzealandpottery.net

Back to top Go down

Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Empty Re: Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns

Post  Maryr Mon 10 Nov - 18:24

I will email her the px tomorrow and ask
Maryr
Maryr

Number of posts : 1994
Location : Whangarei
Registration date : 2011-11-17

Back to top Go down

Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Empty Re: Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns

Post  Kat & Co. Mon 10 Nov - 20:12

Pls ask if Michael & Betty Block are her parents? she says they are a Michael & Betty Bloch-Jorgenson full time Potting from KeriKeri.. then it would make sense! cat
Block maybe a shortened name.
Kat & Co.
Kat & Co.

Number of posts : 2321
Location : Whangarei
Registration date : 2012-12-03

Back to top Go down

Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Empty Re: Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns

Post  Ev Mon 10 Nov - 20:34

Wow I think you nailed it Kat !!!!
I didn't even read her blurb and when you do it all makes sense.
Though I think this will be her mark and maybe Val is right in thinking that Origin is the name of their shop. Fantastic history that I had no idea about.
Ev
Ev
Admin

Number of posts : 17978
Location : Sth Auckland New Zealand
Interests: : NZ Studio Pottery and NZ Pottery History
Registration date : 2008-08-28

http://newzealandpottery.net

Back to top Go down

Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Empty Re: Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns

Post  TonyK Tue 11 Nov - 3:48

Apologies for the length of this link - it's for a 2011 funding application for the Origin Art and Craft Co-operative in Kerirkeri and includes three articles with background information

http://www.fndc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings/record-of-meetings/2011-archived/2011-02-22-bay-of-islands-whangaroa-community-board-record-of-meeting/2011-02-22-BOI-Whangaroa-FA-Origin-Art.pdf
TonyK
TonyK

Number of posts : 653
Location : Sydney Australia
Registration date : 2008-08-28

Back to top Go down

Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Empty Re: Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns

Post  Ev Tue 11 Nov - 6:00

Wow thanks Tony as that is very insightful.
Ev
Ev
Admin

Number of posts : 17978
Location : Sth Auckland New Zealand
Interests: : NZ Studio Pottery and NZ Pottery History
Registration date : 2008-08-28

http://newzealandpottery.net

Back to top Go down

Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Empty Re: Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns

Post  Maryr Tue 11 Nov - 13:12

Great ta Tony - that does make sense of the sticker doesn't it? I have just emailed my pic and question, will let you know when/if I get a reply.
Maryr
Maryr

Number of posts : 1994
Location : Whangarei
Registration date : 2011-11-17

Back to top Go down

Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Empty Re: Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns

Post  Maryr Thu 13 Nov - 10:48

I have had a lovely prompt response from Suzanne Bloch-Jorgensen, see below.

Hi Val

I definitely did make the coffee jar, several years ago. Michael & Betty Block are my parents and both were full time potters. Dad sadly passed away two and a half years ago. They belonged to Origin craft co-operative in KeriKeri. I also sold some of my pottery through Origin. Origin co-op was a successful business for over 30 years and closed about two years ago. Mum and Dads surname is Bloch-Jorgensen but Dad thought it would be much easier to shorten it to Block. I have been potting full time for over 35 years. I have my studio in Oakura, New Plymouth.
I am curious to know a bit about Bill Schiessel. I see in the Potters Mark book he has a stamp very similar to mine. I have been annoyed to see people selling my pottery on Trade Me stating that the pot has been made by Bill Schiessel. My friend who is a Trade Me member has contacted sellers to let them know the pot they are selling is made by Suzanne Bloch-Jorgensen but the sellers just ignore it.
I have used my stamp for over 35 years.
Is the picture of the stamp you have sent me taken from the base of the coffee jar? In the discussion the picture of the stamp on the left is definitely my stamp.
It has been interesting for me to read the discussion. Hope this all helps.
Kind regards

Suzanne
AlleyCat Pottery Studio


Maryr
Maryr

Number of posts : 1994
Location : Whangarei
Registration date : 2011-11-17

Back to top Go down

Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Empty Suzanne Bloch-Jorgensen

Post  JanPots Thu 9 Jul - 14:46

Suzanne Bloch-Jorgensen ( I think )
I think this glaze is absolutely beautiful - the way it catches the light is quite stunning. The pattern around the neck of the vase is raised.
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Aaa_0010
Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Aaa_0011
JanPots
JanPots

Number of posts : 2155
Registration date : 2012-05-10

Back to top Go down

Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns Empty Re: Potters mark for gallery and a couple of unknowns

Post  Ev Thu 9 Jul - 16:11

Well done Janice as you are correct and the glaze tells me that without even looking at the mark cheers
Ev
Ev
Admin

Number of posts : 17978
Location : Sth Auckland New Zealand
Interests: : NZ Studio Pottery and NZ Pottery History
Registration date : 2008-08-28

http://newzealandpottery.net

Back to top Go down

Back to top


 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum